To the residents and property owners of the Charter Township of Oakland, Oakland County, Michigan, and any other interested persons:
Public notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the Charter Township of Oakland held a first reading to amend the Charter Township of Oakland Ordinance 60. Public Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Oakland Board of Trustees has scheduled the second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance Amendment for October 24, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Charter Township of Oakland Board of Trustees Meeting Room, 4393 Collins Road, Oakland Township, Michigan. A summary of the amendments appear below:
An Ordinance to amend the Township of Oakland Article II Tree Removal Permit, Chapter 389 Tree Protection, Preservation and Removal, Section 11 and Section 13 to include non-native and invasive species and Section 17 to include assessment for Tree Fund to include: Article II, Chapter 389, Section 11; Article II, Chapter 389, Section 13; Article II, Chapter 389, Section 17.
Chapter 389 –Tree Protection, Preservation and Removal – Article II – Tree Removal Permit
The Township of Oakland Ordains:
Amend Article II, Chapter 389, Section 11- to add subsection (I) to include non-native and invasive species permitted for removal. 11 (I). Non-native and invasive species. Removal of non-native and invasive species is permitted provided that the removal is accomplished through the use of standard forestry practices and techniques. A list of non-native and invasive species shall be approved and maintained by the Township Planning Department.
Amend Article II, Chapter 389, Section 13(J)- to add subsection (3) to include non-native and invasive species exemption from regulation or replacement. 13 (J)(3) Non-native and invasive species. Non-native and invasive species are exempt from regulation or replacement. A list of non-native and invasive species shall be approved and maintained by the Township Planning Department.
Amend Article II, Chapter 389, Section 17(B)(2)- to include assessment for tree fund allocation. 17 (B)(2) Tree Fund. Where it is not feasible and desirable to relocate or replace trees on site or at another approved location in the Township, the tree removal permit grantee shall pay into the Township Tree Fund, which fund is hereby created, an amount of money established by a site-specific assessment of the property to determine the specific impact and effect on the environment caused by the tree removal. The Township shall use the Tree Fund for the purpose of maintaining and preserving wooded areas and for planting and maintaining trees within the Township.
The full text of the Amended Charter Township of Oakland Ordinance 60 is available for purchase or inspection/review during regular business hours of regular business days at the Oakland Township Clerk’s Office at 4393 Collins Road, Oakland Township, Michigan. Additionally, the proposed ordinance amendments are available for review on the Township’s website at OaklandTownship.org.
Comments from the public will be accepted in writing or in person at or prior to the second reading and adoption of the Amended Ordinance 60, which will be presented to the Township Board at its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Township Hall.
Dave Mabry
Charter Township of Oakland Clerk
First Reading: September 12, 2023
Publication: October 4, 2023