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Aug 21, 2026

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Tree replacement conditions approved for projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Tree Plan Waivers Approved, Triplex Recommended

The commission unanimously approved tree-protection and concrete-washout waivers for a residential addition at 3 Pear Tree Lane and unanimously recommended approval of the 3-unit building at 201 Roberts Avenue, subject to revising its landscaping plan to include four understory trees.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Tree protection waivers recommended for two projects

The Shade Tree Commission unanimously recommended tree-related waivers for two property projects. One recommendation allows 1-inch-caliper Sassafras replacement trees instead of the required 3-inch trees, subject to arborist approval; the other allows modified protection within tree root zones and requires an approved concrete washout or alternative.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Tree protection ordinance revisions under review

The Shade Tree Commission began a preliminary public workshop on proposed tree protection ordinance changes, including lowering the Heritage Tree threshold from 36 to 30 inches and reducing maximum tree removal from 33% to 30%. The group also reached consensus on requiring replacement equal to 25% of the DBH caliper inches removed for invasive trees, but no ordinance changes were adopted.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Tree Protection Waivers Approved for Three Projects

The commission approved tree-protection waivers for three grading permits, including reduced fencing or protection areas and, in two cases, concrete washouts closer than 100 feet from preserved trees. Two approvals were unanimous; the single-family home project passed 4-0-1.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Pool Plans Continued for Tree Protections

The Commission continued review of a proposed swimming pool at 6128 Butler Pike, requiring a complete tree inventory and compliant protection fencing before resubmission. It also unanimously approved transplanting three trees from Cedar Grove Park to Koontz and Miles Parks.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Tree protections set for new home

The commission unanimously approved a single-family home plan requiring 60 inches of replacement trees, with a waiver for tree-protection fencing and a condition requiring immediate notification of the township arborist if roots are exposed or damaged. It also unanimously approved planting approximately 10 trees at Valley Green Park, subject to coordination around an existing utility line.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Tree replacement conditions approved for projects

The Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved plan waivers for three development projects, subject to tree planting and site-protection conditions. Conditions include two 3-inch redbud trees for the Green Valley Country Club project, a concrete washout dumpster for the Madras Investments project, and 10 additional native canopy trees for the Union League Liberty Hill project.

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