File #: 230215    Version: Name: Proposed Tree Ordinance Changes
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/8/2023 In control: Village Board of Trustees
On agenda: Final action: 7/20/2023
Title: An Ordinance Amending Title 9, Chapter 99, Sections 99.01, 99.02, 99.05, 99.10, 99.22, 99.23 of the Lombard Village Code in Regard to Trees and Shrubs A recommendation of the Public Works and Environmental Concerns Committee to amend Lombard Village Code Title 9, Chapter 99, Sections 99.01, 99.02, 99.05, 99.10, 99.22, 99.23. Staff determined that changing the language from "shall" to "may" in regard to Chapter 99.22, planting of trees after tree removal, would allow us to enroll in a carbon crediting program through the Chicago Region Trees Initiative. Staff also took this opportunity to perform a more thorough examination of the Ordinance and made additional changes, eliminating the definition of and references to Emerald Ash Borer, changed language to reflect current methods and practices for determining tree replacement costs, pruning and planting practices and permitting future planted trees to be enrolled in a carbon crediting program. Waiver of first requested.
Attachments: 1. 230215 Committee Meeting Attachment 6.13.23, 2. 230215 Board Meeting Attachment 7.20.23, 3. Ordinance 8172 Amending Title 9, Chapter 99 of the Lombard Village Code in Regard to Trees and Shrubs.pdf, 4. Cover Page 230215.pdf

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An Ordinance Amending Title 9, Chapter 99, Sections 99.01, 99.02, 99.05, 99.10, 99.22, 99.23 of the Lombard Village Code in Regard to Trees and Shrubs

A recommendation of the Public Works and Environmental Concerns Committee to amend Lombard Village Code Title 9, Chapter 99, Sections 99.01, 99.02, 99.05, 99.10, 99.22, 99.23. Staff determined that changing the language from "shall" to "may" in regard to Chapter 99.22, planting of trees after tree removal, would allow us to enroll in a carbon crediting program through the Chicago Region Trees Initiative. Staff also took this opportunity to perform a more thorough examination of the Ordinance and made additional changes, eliminating the definition of and references to Emerald Ash Borer, changed language to reflect current methods and practices for determining tree replacement costs, pruning and planting practices and permitting future planted trees to be enrolled in a carbon crediting program. Waiver of first requested.

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