GL Model Tree Ordinance Memo

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Agenda item: Consider the referral of the model tree ordinance to the Conservation Advisory Council for review and comment.

Memo, 1 page. Attached to agenda item: “Consider the referral of the model tree ordinance to the Conservation Advisory Council for review and comment.”

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Also attached to this agenda item: Trees Community Management

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George  Latimer 
County Executive 
 
Office of the County Executive, 
 
   Telephone:  (914) 995-2900 
Michaelian Office Building,  
148 Martine White Plains, New York 10601 
 
      westchestercountyny.gov 
 
MEMORANDUM 
 
DATE:  
November 9, 2023 
 
TO:  
 
Honorable Mayors and Supervisors; Municipal Managers and Administrators 
 
FROM: 
 
Westchester County Executive 
 
RE:   
Model Tree Ordinance 
 
Colleagues, 
 
We are advised that a number of communities are considering changes to their existing tree laws 
and ordinances. While the County government has no authority over what is clearly a local 
Home Rule matter, we want to share what we consider a model ordinance – “best practices” if 
you will – for your consideration. I have attached the tree ordinance from the Town of 
Greenburgh which addresses property rights and community environmental standards in order to 
protect our valuable trees and advance environmental protections. 
 
You are welcome to speak directly with your counterparts in Greenburgh to address any 
questions you may have; they can provide details essential to how their law has worked during 
its time in place. 
As other issues arise, we will continue to identify local legislation that may be helpful to you in 
your municipal efforts. 
 
Warmest wishes, 
 
George Latimer 
 
Westchester County Executive

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