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The commission reviewed proposed zoning ordinance changes covering tree requirements, approved plants, landscaping buffers, parking-lot spacing, and exceptions. Staff plans to research the plant-list approach and prepare a public hearing for the next commission meeting; no final ordinance vote was taken.
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The draft rules could change landscaping requirements for new development and redevelopment, including how many trees and plants properties must provide. Commissioners discussed flexibility for difficult sites, possible fees when requirements cannot be met, and protections against landscaping delays caused by weather. The proposal remains under review and is expected to return for a public hearing.
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