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Tree Ordinance Delayed Amid Questions Over Who Wrote it, Who Benefits


Vowing to “get this right,” city officials deferred a vote on proposed changes to Miami’s tree protection laws while pushing back on allegations of a flawed process tainted by industry influence and lack of public input.


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  1. TREE WATCH on Irvington Avenue

    One of the most storied and beautiful family-oriented streets in South Grove has just come on the market for sale. 3736 Irvington Avenue is a 6,150 sq ft lot with a 1,350 sq ft cottage on it, and two magnificent heritage oaks in the front yard. This sale will highlight the struggle going on all over the Grove: Can our tree canopy ever resist the relentless redevelopment pressure?

    What does “reasonable use” in our current Tree Ordinance mean? And what constitutes a “healthy” oak that would be somewhat protected under the proposed new ordinance that would give landscape architects the say-so instead of trained arborists?

    Certainly, this lot could hold a new 2-story house, plus a swimming pool, without taking down either of the oaks, but not a 5,000 or 6,000 sq. ft house to maximize the profit. So we shall see.

    Irvington neighbors should take a moment to stroll by the property as often as possible, especially on weekends and holidays, since that’s when most “mistakes” seem to happen.

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