HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 10481 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 20-10481
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council September 15, 2020
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SUBJECT: URBAN FORESTRY ORDINANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
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The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide an overview of the Urban Forestry Ordinance and
procedures, particularly related to enforcement. The purpose of the Urban Forestry Ordinance is to
achieve 30% tree canopy coverage citywide and to promote a multi-aged urban forest. The ordinance
was last updated in 2009 and amendments proposed in 2015 were not adopted by City Council.
Role of the City Council:
The role of the City Council is to approve/deny Urban Forestry Ordinance amendments.
Role of the Urban Design Commission (UDC):
The role of the Urban Design Commission (UDC) is to consider appeals to urban forestry regulations.
Action by the UDC does not relieve an applicant of applicable penalties. Appeals of UDC decisions are
heard at District Court. The UDC may take the following actions:
• Deny the appeal, in which case the urban forestry plan/permit shall not be accepted or granted;
• Grant the appeal and direct the City Forester to accept and approve the urban forestry
plan/permit; or
• Grant the appeal subject to such provisions, conditions or limitations as deemed appropriate by
the UDC.
Role of the Development Services Director:
The Director is responsible for matters involving the Zoning Ordinance, inclusive of the Urban Forestry
Ordinance, by designating appropriate staff to perform plan review, inspection, determination of
appropriate penalties, and amending the ordinance as directed by the City Council.
Penalties:
Anyone who violates or resists enforcement of the Urban Forestry Ordinance may be assessed a civil
penalty, issued a citation for a misdemeanor, or both. The ordinance prescribes penalty amounts.
Inspections:
In 2018, Gas Well Inspectors were tasked with urban forestry tree protection inspections. Inspectors
visit the site to verify that protective fencing has been installed in accordance with the tree protection
plan submitted with their urban forestry permit application. Passing inspections are required prior to
issuance of urban forestry or grading permits. Re-inspections are required if fencing is not properly
installed. Inspectors may meet with contractors onsite prior to installation of fencing, particularly in
densely wooded areas where some tree removal is required in order to install the fencing. Interim
inspections may be scheduled for long-term projects. Post-grading inspections are conducted upon
receipt of a Final Grading Certificate or applicant notification that grading has been completed. Staff
intends to explore internal and external options for utilizing drone or other aerial technology for pre-
development inspections and investigations of unauthorized clearing.
For any questions, please contact Arty Wheaton-Rodriguez in Development Services at 817-392-6226.
David Cooke
City Manager
Attachment: Urban Forestry Violations since October 1, 2017
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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