The commission advanced work on a 2026–2030 Community Forestry Management Plan and planned public input at the April meeting. A proposed ordinance removing the commission’s responsibility for managing tree removal and replacement had its first reading on March 11, with a second reading scheduled for March 25 and a target effective date in May.

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Feb 17, 2026

Shade tree ordinance advances toward council vote

A revised shade tree ordinance is slated for a March 11 City Council reading; if approved, its changes would take effect within 30 days. The Department of Public Works will continue handling tree removal applications, including several pending applications that commissioners said will be prioritized.

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