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The Commission discussed proposed amendments to Rockville’s Forest and Tree Protection Ordinance, which are expected to go to the Mayor and Council in April before a public comment period. The proposed changes would require replacement for trees at least 6 inches in diameter, prevent street trees from counting toward developers’ overall tree credits, and update reforestation requirements.
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The ordinance changes could affect how development projects remove, replace, and preserve trees in Rockville. The proposal would strengthen protections for certain priority forests and close a loophole involving street-tree credits, but no final action was taken at this meeting. The city must adopt required local code updates by July 1, 2024.
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