Summary
Council upheld a $4,710 tree violation penalty but let the contractor satisfy it by planting four 3-inch trees instead of paying. A split vote (2-3) rejected a cheaper option that would have cut the penalty to $2,310.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant faces a $4,710 civil penalty (waivable by planting), plus $540 in stump grinding/restoration and a $218 permit fee.
The city's street canopy rules are enforced, and the contractor avoids a cash penalty by replanting.
The property owner/contractor still owes the full stump grinding, restoration, and permit charges.
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