The Tree Commission was established in 1976 (Sec. 25-33).
The Tree Commission is charged with providing advice and consultation to the City Arborist on policies concerning the following:
- Selection, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, plants, and shrubs
- Establishment of educational and informational programs concerning vegetation
- Development of policies and procedures regarding the duties of the Arborist
- Issuance of necessary permits
The Commission also serves as the hearing board for disputes of the City Arborist’s decisions. Members serve three-year, alternating terms.
The Commission meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of March, June, September, and December. Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. at Public Works, located at 706 South Glover Street. Meetings are open to the public.
To send an email to all commission members and staff, please use this address: TreeCommission [at] urbanail.gov (TreeCommission[at]UrbanaIL[dot]gov)
Meetings
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Agendas, minutes, and attachments for past meetings can be found in the archives.
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