HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Bylaw Working Group - TREEWG (2023) RECEIVED
23 20 Oct, 12:06 p
TOWN CLERK
WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE TREE BYLAW AND ENFORCEMENT LEXINGTON MA
Reporting: Town Manager
Mission/Purpose:
1. Review bylaw enforcement issues that have been raised in a recent report.
2. Review the bylaw for changes that are recommended for streamlining and/or ensuring
that the bylaw is appropriate for the Town's organization (i.e. why is the Building
Commissioner involved in issuing permits?)
2. Identify issues with data collection for the bylaw enforcement.
3. Determine resources needed to implement changes to ensure proper bylaw
enforcement.
4. Make recommendations for improved bylaw enforcement to the Town Manager.
Composition:
1 Town Manager or designee
1 member from Forestry/DPW
1-2 members Tree Committee
1 member from Select Board
3-4 members from the public
Timeline:
Monthly meetings with a goal of completing work within a year.
Note: Preliminary findings that may inform new bylaw amendments or town budget shall be
communicated before work is complete.