Title
An Ordinance Creating A New Article 9 (Urban Forest) Of Chapter 3 (Public Property And Public Works) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Urban Forest, And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof
Presenter:
Matthew Puckett, City Forester
Body
Summary:
This ordinance update clarifies maintenance responsibilities for both the City and abutting property owners, aligns enforcement mechanisms with existing code provisions, and strengthens procedures for noncompliance and restitution for damaged trees
Background:
This is the first major revision to the Urban Forestry code since its original codification in 1968. It establishes formal definitions and modernizes language to mirror terminology and structure used in other sections of City Code, particularly those related to enforcement and planning
Previous Council Action:
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Financial Implications:
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City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
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Stakeholder Process:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Adopt an Ordinance Creating A New Article 9 (Urban Forest) Of Chapter 3 (Public Property And Public Works) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Urban Forest, And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance Creating A New Article 9 (Urban Forest) Of Chapter 3 (Public Property And Public Works) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Urban Forest, And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof