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Legislative Liaison submitting an updated Native Planting Ordinance, as approved by the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy on 3/17/21.
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To the Honorable City Council:
I hereby convey the attached Native Planting Ordinance, requiring native tree and plantings for all open space, to ensure sustainability, biodiversity and stewardship for Somerville’s green and open spaces, as amended and approved at the meeting of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy on 3/17/21.
Sincerely,
Lauren Racaniello
Legislative Liaison
Mayor's Office
Amended
Add a new Section 6 after Section 5: "The city shall not include any invasive plant in any city plantings.", and renumber everything following that new Section.