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File #: 251211    Version: 1 Name: Public Works, Administrative, Planning Codes - Street Trees
Type: Ordinance Status: Pending Committee Action
Introduced: 12/9/2025 In control: Land Use and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow development projects to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals for tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; and update in lieu fee reporting requirements; amending the Administrative Code to create a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
Sponsors: Mayor, Alan Wong
Attachments: 1. Leg Ver1, 2. Leg Dig Ver1, 3. MYR Cover Ltr 120925, 4. Nexus Study 2021, 5. Referral CEQA PC 121925, 6. CEQA Det 122225, 7. Comment Ltrs, 8. PW Memo 012726
Related files: 141264, 101194
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