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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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The ordinance has not yet been approved, but it is moving toward a City Council vote. Residents with tree removal applications may see follow-up after the Environmental Shade Tree Commission and the Department of Public Works coordinate on the process. The commission also plans for approximately 25 trees to be planted in 2026.
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