Source: The Signal
Date: 03/27/2026 5:32am

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Letter: Proposed Ordinance Amendment Would Unnecessarily Endanger Santa Clarita’s Oak Trees
In a letter to the editor, Canyon Country resident Gary Kodel argues against a proposed amendment to Santa Clarita’s oak tree preservation ordinance that would automatically allow homeowners to remove oak trees within their fall zone without review. Kodel contends the city is overstating the risk of oaks falling on homes, citing expert estimates that such incidents are extremely rare, and warns the change could lead to the unnecessary loss of thousands of trees. He urges the city to maintain the current process, which requires inspections and arborist reports to assess and mitigate risks before removal.

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