Number
081570
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
081568
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC, COGGS, HAMILTON, BOHL AND BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to tree protection in the Milwaukee River greenway site plan review overlay zone.
Sections
81-129.7 cr
252-80 cr
Analysis
This ordinance prohibits, with limited exceptions, any person from removing, damaging, disturbing or otherwise destroying any living and structurally sound tree located within the primary environmental corridor in the Milwaukee River greenway site plan overlay zone unless the person has obtained a tree maintenance and conservation permit from the commissioner of public works. This ordinance also establishes various requirements that apply to all tree maintenance and conservation permits issued by the commissioner, including a requirement for the replacement of removed trees, with a preference for native species, and the prohibition of any tree removal or disturbance that would result in soil erosion or slope destabilization.
The commissioner may revoke any tree maintenance and conservation permit for violation of any permit conditions. The commissioner also has the authority to enforce the provisions of this tree protection ordinance and may issue orders to correct violations, stop-work orders and citations. If the commissioner takes actions necessary to correct an uncorrected violation, the costs incurred by the commissioner shall be billed to the property owner.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 81-129.7 of the code is created to read:
81-129.7. Tree Maintenance and Conservation Permit. The fee for a tree maintenance and conservation permit shall be $100 plus $10 for each tree proposed to be removed or disturbed under the permit.
(See s. 252-80.)
Part 2. Section 252-80 of the code is created to read:
252-80. Tree Protection in Milwaukee River Greenway Site Plan Review Overlay Zone. 1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. T...
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