§ 17.24.120. Less desirable trees.


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  • The urban forester shall compile a list of plants which are considered less desirable in the area of the metropolitan government. Upon adoption following public hearing and comment by the metropolitan planning commission, such list shall have the force and effect of regulation. The metropolitan beautification and environment commission, upon advice of the tree advisory board, may add or delete trees from such list from time to time following public hearing. Once such list of less desirable plants is duly adopted, the plants included therein may not be used to satisfy the requirements of Section 17.24.100, except as specifically permitted therein. Use of such trees in excess of the requirements of sections listed above is not prohibited.

(Ord. 2001-750 § 10, 2001; Ord. 96-555 § 6.3(D), 1997)