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7.03: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE #26-09 AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 106-354 <br />(PRIVATE TREES IN DEVELOPMENT AREAS) <br />Community Development Director Hanson presented the introduction of Ordinance #26-09, <br />amending the City's zoning code regarding private trees in new development areas. <br />Community Development Director Hanson explained that the amendment resulted from a <br />previously approved variance that allowed an alternative method for completing the required tree <br />inventories. The proposed ordinance authorizes the Community Development Department, acting <br />as Zoning Administrator, to approve alternative methods for collecting significant tree inventory <br />data. The amendment also clarifies that trees affected by emerald ash borer, oak wilt, or Dutch elm <br />disease may be excluded from certain tree preservation threshold calculations. She noted that both <br />the Environmental Policy Board and Planning Commission recommended approval of the <br />ordinance, and the City Attorney reported no legal concerns. <br />Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to introduce Ordinance <br />#26-09 amending Chapter 106 (Zoning Code). <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Peters, Riley, Specht, <br />and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. <br />