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Ordinance Committee

Location

City Hall
2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber
795 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Office of the City Clerk
617-349-4260
tty/TDD 617-349-4242

Description

The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code to amend Chapter 8.66 entitled “Tree Protection” in section 8.66.055 entitled “Procedure for Other Significant Tree Removals” by adding new sentences at the end which reads, No such permits will be issued for one year subsequent to ordination except for dead, diseased or dangerous trees.  Any tree removed in violation of this section shall require a payment into the tree replacement fund as per section 8.66.060

City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, 617-349-4260, tty/TDD 617-349-4242.

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