HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo-Substitution for Item PZ.8 Change in LegislationCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
F;Rnm. Tony E. Crapp Jr.
City Manager
DATE: January 25, 2011 FILE: 10-01242zt
SUBJECT: Substitution for Item PZ.8
Change in Legislation
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Please be advised that the legislation related to item PZ.8 scheduled for the January 27, 2011 Regular City
Commission Meeting needs to be corrected and substituted. Please refer to the attached substitute document
that was distributed during the Agenda Review meeting today and a reference document that shows the
highlighted changes to the original legislation provided.
Summary
Chapter 17 of the City Code is intended to protect, preserve and restore the City's tree canopy. In an effort to
better reach homeowners and the general public, there will be a Public Education component implemented
by Sustainable Initiatives to teach proper care and maintenance of trees and how and where to apply for tree
removal and tree pruning permits. The amendments to Chapter 17 help clarify the definitions in Section 17.2
and the permit application requirements in Section 17.4. Furthermore, the amendments facilitate the tree
removal or tree pruning permit application process for single family or two family dwellings (homestead
properties) by allowing the owner or the owner's representative to prepare the tree survey, tree disposition
plan, and tree replacement plan rather than having to hire a professional land surveyor, architect or landscape
architect.
Attachments
Distribution with attachments:
Francisco Garcia, Director
Department of Planning
Victoria Mendez, Assistant City Attorney
Law Department
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Office of Hearing Boards
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