Tree and Landscaping Code Update

At a glance

• What: an update to the City's tree and landscaping code and the Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan.
• Where it stands: Both were briefings at the August 26 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee meeting. Discussion was not recorded.
• Next: Watch for a code amendment proposal and Planning Commission review.

Details

• Built from the City's posted agendas; minutes and video of these meetings were not available, so votes and discussion are not recorded.

Sources

• The City's posted agendas (Legistar calendar: https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; meetings hub: https://tacoma.gov/i-want-to/city-council-agendas-minutes-and-meetings/).

Log

2026-08-12 - Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

• 26-0664 Topics for upcoming meetings: Aug 26 Tree and Landscaping Code update and Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan update; Sept 9 Solid Waste Management fleet alternative fuels update and Green Blocks South Tacoma plantable space inventory; Sept 23 commissions, boards and committees update

2026-08-26 - Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

• Briefing 26-0723: Tree and Landscaping Code Update (Planning and Development Services)
• Briefing 26-0724: Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan Update (Environmental Services)