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Forest Conservation - Program Amendments to Conform with State Law
For the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Ordinance 16-26
Introduced by: Alderman Savidge
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to:
* Environmental Matters Committee
* Rules and City Government Committee
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Forest Conservation - Program Changes to Conform with State Law
FOR the purpose of amending Chapter 21.71 (Forest Conservation) of the Code of the City of Annapolis to add and update definitions; to add afforestation requirements, exemptions for linear projects and solar photovoltaic facilities, and public notice and comment procedures for the clearing of priority retention areas; to expand reforestation mitigation options; to update forest conservation fund contribution requirements; to amend forest mitigation bank credit provisions to authorize the use of qualified conservation; and generally dealing with Chapter 21.71 of the City Code.
BY repealing and reenacting with amendments the following portions of the Code of the City of Annapolis, 2026 Edition:
* Section 21.71.010 - Purpose and general provisions
* Section 21.71.020 - Forest and tree conservation definitions
* Section 21.71.030 - Application
* Section 21.71.070 - Forest conservation plan
* Section 21.71.080 - Afforestation and retention
* Section 21.71.090 - Reforestation
* Section 21.71.100 - Priorities and time requirements for affor...
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