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Bend’s Tree Rules Face Developer Pushback | Bend News
Bend’s tree protection code is holding firm as builders push back against costly rules requiring replanting or fees for cutting down trees—especially junipers. The city council rejected easing those requirements, citing the need to preserve urban shade and respond to residents’ concerns over rapid development. While developers blame the rules for driving up housing costs, city staff say the current code is a low bar and may not be enough to stop the urban forest’s decline. Though most projects comply, fee revenue has fallen short at just $63K. Meanwhile, a new citywide tree inventory maps…
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