KATE'S CORNER
The Latest up-to-date News and Informative Editorials !
Friday, September 29, 2000
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It is time to celebrate !
The Landscape Ordinances Passed !
The proposed ordinances that we set out to support, the proposed ordinances that inspired this website, were voted on and passed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors on September 26,2000. Little Rock will be greener for this action!
Some of the things that were a gain for Little Rock are:
- One replanted tree for every 12 parking spaces versus the old law of one every 15 parking spaces.
- The buffer area along property lines was increased from 5 feet minimum width to 9 feet minimum width.
- Irrigation must be provided.
- Land use buffers will be free of utility easements when they adjoin single family and some multi-family housing.
- Better practices to preserve trees if the developer decides to save existing trees.
- More trees must be replanted. These trees are to be Grade 1 American Nursery Stock.
- Decrease severity of cuts into hillsides.
- Developments of two acres or more must have the seal of a registered Landscape Architect.
- Anyone has the right to appeal a decision of the city official in administration of these new laws to the City Beautiful Commission.
- And more.
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THANK YOU!
The successful gains in these new laws are directly related to the contributions and time that so many people contributed. We thank you for your letters, phone calls, e-mails and encouragement. We thank all those who attended a planning commission meeting or a Board of Directors meeting.You sure put in the time.
Hats off to a wonderful Group of supporters!
You helped make a difference for a better quality of life in Little Rock !
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Epilog:
Due to the nature of politics, the ordinances passed were greatly watered down from the original ones. They lack the ability to require a solid minimum contribution to the healthy urban forest of Little Rock by the development community. It has become clear that a long-term effort must be made to secure the future of Little Rock’s Urban Forest. Therefore; we are proud to announce the formation of the Little Rock Tree Foundation.
There will be more information in the days to follow. Please look for information about our new website to be announced soon.
Thank you for your interest and support!
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