Tree Code Update

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We are updating the City's Tree Code!

The Tree Code Update will include reviewing and updating the tree code rules to follow urban forestry best practices and strengthen the City’s commitment to meeting its tree canopy goals. To learn more about the project visit the city's Tree Code Update Webpage.

The Draft Tree Code is available now for public review.

Additional documents related to the draft tree code.

We hosted a City Learn presentation and open house on the Draft Code in June to share the key changes in the draft code with the community. You can watch the recording of the City Learn Presentation on the City's you tube page to learn more.

Materials shared at the meeting are linked below.

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We are updating the City's Tree Code!

The Tree Code Update will include reviewing and updating the tree code rules to follow urban forestry best practices and strengthen the City’s commitment to meeting its tree canopy goals. To learn more about the project visit the city's Tree Code Update Webpage.

The Draft Tree Code is available now for public review.

Additional documents related to the draft tree code.

We hosted a City Learn presentation and open house on the Draft Code in June to share the key changes in the draft code with the community. You can watch the recording of the City Learn Presentation on the City's you tube page to learn more.

Materials shared at the meeting are linked below.

Use the buttons below to engage with the project!

  1. Check the Newsfeed to read all about the latest project updates
  2. Use the Questions tab to submit a question you have about the Tree Code Update to the project team.

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  • Share What does the city do with the funds from penalties? I hope it goes to tree planting and planning efforts. on Facebook Share What does the city do with the funds from penalties? I hope it goes to tree planting and planning efforts. on X (formerly Twitter) Share What does the city do with the funds from penalties? I hope it goes to tree planting and planning efforts. on Linkedin Email What does the city do with the funds from penalties? I hope it goes to tree planting and planning efforts. link

    What does the city do with the funds from penalties? I hope it goes to tree planting and planning efforts.

    LLA asked 3 months ago
    Funds from penalties for unauthorized tree removal go to the Tree Fund, the Tree Fund can be used for the following efforts: 
    • Purchasing and planting public trees by the city on public rights-of-way or city-owned or city-managed public land;
    • Maintaining public trees, including but not limited to pruning, watering and removal;
    • Employing a qualified arboriculture or urban forestry professional, or contracting with such a professional for arboriculture or urban forestry-related services;
    • Contracting for services to support management and health of the city’s urban forest;
    • Acquiring, maintaining, and preserving forested areas within the city;
    • Education and outreach on the benefits of trees and tree protection, including costs related to the city’s observance of Arbor Day;
    • Providing tree vouchers to city residents for the purchasing and planting of trees on private property within the city;
    • Purchasing trees for distribution to city residents for planting on private property within the city; or
    • Other purposes related to trees as determined by the city council.
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    Is there a draft available for review? I couldn’t find a link.

    Susan C asked 3 months ago

    The Draft Tree Code can be found at the following link: https://engage.shorelinewa.gov/28032/widgets/102802/documents/83447

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    does the tree-code include trees on private property?

    Judy Norris asked 12 months ago

    Hi Judy, 

    The tree code update will only include trees on private property. Other trees, such as publicly managed trees and street trees will not be discussed as part of this project. 

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