Bill > B26-0297

This bill provides a specific exemption to the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 for certain Heritage Trees located in Lots 865, 866, 867, 868, and 869 in Square 5056, which are part of a planned mixed-use economic development project in the District of Columbia. Specifically, the bill allows for the removal of Heritage Trees (which are typically protected trees with special status) in these lots if the Zoning Commission approved a planned unit development for the site prior to July 1, 2016. The bill is an emergency measure, meaning it will only be in effect for 90 days after approval by the Mayor, and it aims to facilitate the development of the Parkside project by removing regulatory barriers related to tree preservation. The fiscal impact statement has been adopted by the Council, and the act will become effective upon mayoral approval (or Council override of a potential mayoral veto).

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0297