Appeal of DNS on proposed Seattle Tree Ordinance update filed, City withdraws DNS

The following appeal of the determination of non-significance (DNS) regarding the proposed draft tree ordinance D7 by the Seattle City Council was filed on Sept 13, 2018. On Sept 24, 2018 the Department of Planning and Development withdrew the DNS. … Continue reading

E-mails needed now – Contact Council and Mayor on Updating Tree Ordinance

  Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance Dear Tree Protection Advocates, The Seattle City Council Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee will be meeting at 9 AM on Wednesday, Sept 19th.  There is a 20 minute section at the end of the meeting devoted … Continue reading

Johnson, Herbold & O’Brien Lay Out Path Forward on Tree Protection Legislation

Update from Rob Johnson’s Trees for All page Johnson, Herbold & O’Brien Lay Out Path Forward on Tree Protection Legislation Commit to protecting exceptional trees, maintaining Seattle’s reputation as a ‘truly Emerald City’ September 12, 2018 Members of the Council’s … Continue reading

Action Alert – Public Hearing on Tree Ordinance Update This Wednesday, Sept 5th

The Seattle Land Use and Zoning Committee of the Seattle City Council is holding a Public Hearing on its proposed draft Tree Ordinance:  Wednesday, Sept 5, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (sign up starts at 9 AM) Seattle City Hall, … Continue reading

Coordinating Committee – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance

Coordinating Committee – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance John Barber Tawny Bates Maria Batayola Richard Boerth Richard Ellison Katy Griffith Corinne Holister Wendy Oberlin Kevin Orme Heidi Siegelbaum Lance Young Steve Zemke … Continue reading

Comments on Draft Tree Ordinance (Draft D7) – David Moehring

RE: Draft Tree Removal Ordinance Comments by David Moehring 8/31/2018 PLEASE KEEP IN THE CURRENT TREE REQUIREMENT of SMC 23.44.008 in ITS ENTIRETY IN ORDER TO AVOID NEGATIVE IMPACTS TO THE SEATTLE ENVIRONMENT: Please enter into the public record for the September … Continue reading