Palo Alto Tree Ordinance Set For Update, City Seeks Input In Meeting

PALO ALTO, CA — The city of Palo Alto is holding a meeting Wednesday on an update to its tree ordinance.

The updated ordinance would protect more native California species, promote drought resistant and tolerant species and protect certain species over a certain size, according to the city.

The goals for the updated ordinance include achieving a greater percent of native, drought-tolerant and climate adapted species and minimizing negative effects on the urban forest from development.

The last update to the city’s tree ordinance took place in 2001. Palo Alto is seeking to keep the ordinance in line with new policies implemented like the 2015 Urban Forest Master Plan, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Community members are invited to provide input. Click here to register.