This ordinance requires the Department of Public Works to plant replacement street trees within 120 days of their removal and mandates that any unpermitted removals be replaced with trees of equal size. It also establishes penalties for damaging or removing trees and ensures applicants acknowledge potential replacement costs in their tree protection plans.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require the Department of Public Works to plant replacement Street Trees within 120 days of removal, require that Street Trees removed without a permit be replaced by Street Trees of equal size, require that Tree protection plans include the applicant’s acknowledgement of potential Tree replacement costs, and set maximum administrative penalties for removing or injuring Street Trees; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about the management and protection of street trees in San Francisco, leading to amendments in the Public Works Code.
Supervisor Safai introduced an ordinance to amend the Public Works Code regarding street tree management.
The legislation was referred to the Land Use and Transportation Committee for further consideration.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed legislation complies with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The committee continued the item to allow for further public input and discussion on the legislation.
The committee amended the legislation to preserve the public's right to appeal Hazard Tree removals.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance after amendments were made.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the amendments to the Public Works Code.
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