Consider Amendments to the Marion County Land Development Code Article 6, Division 7, Tree Protection and Replacement

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting · 2026-09-14 · agenda_item

The Board of County Commissioners is considering amendments to the Marion County Land Development Code, specifically Article 6, Division 7, which covers Tree Protection and Replacement. This is a pending item scheduled for a public hearing on September 14, 2026, and it is currently under review. The proposed changes would update the rules that property owners, developers, and contractors must follow when trees are removed or damaged during construction or land development. This could affect how sites are cleared, graded, and prepared, as well as the requirements for planting new trees to replace those that are lost. The scope of work that could result includes tree inventory and assessment, site clearing and grading, and the installation of new landscaping and trees. Local contractors, landscapers, tree service providers, and suppliers of trees and landscaping materials could find new opportunities by staying informed and reaching out early, before the final rules and permit requirements are settled.