ApprovedOther
LDR 2502 / Chapter 58 tree protection ordinances
Description
Major rewrite of tree permitting, mitigation and landscaping rules with a homestead exemption for trees under 24 inches.
Impact summary
Homeowners save significantly on tree removal; advocates fear accelerated canopy loss.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · County Commission
Approved6–0, unanimous
Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
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