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• Item # 5.6. <br /> '''(• �j <br /> City <br /> ik <br /> -....-.., <br /> River <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner i f <br /> DATE: November 26, 2002 <br /> SUBJECT: Case No. OA 02-07 <br /> Ordinance Amendment to Establish a Tree Ordinance and Tree <br /> Preservation Ordinance <br /> Request <br /> 411 Consider an ordinance amendment to establish a Tree Ordinance and a Tree Preservation <br /> Ordinance. <br /> Overview <br /> Background <br /> The Planning Commission is being asked to consider recommending that the City Council <br /> adopt a Tree Ordinance and a Tree Preservation Ordinance.The Tree Ordinance and Tree <br /> Preservation Ordinance are related but separate ordinances. <br /> The Tree Ordinance establishes rules and regulations to ensure the health of public trees and <br /> shrubs and promote,maintain and improve the urban forest resource.It establishes a Tree <br /> Advisory Committee,and the position of City Forester.A community tree ordinance is also <br /> a required for the city to be recognized for the Tree City USA program. <br /> The Tree Preservation Ordinance is intended to address the issue of tree removal and tree <br /> preservation. By setting standards for tree removal and tree preservation the ordinance <br /> attempts to ensure the health,safety and welfare of the residents as well as preserve the city's <br /> rural character. <br /> Summary <br /> • <br />