Adopt-a-Tree program and urban canopy goals
Summary
Tree City Pacifica told the council that two words added to the tree ordinance let property owners avoid the required two-for-one tree replacement or fees, draining the tree fund — and asked the council to fix it.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The tree fund reportedly holds little money because the loophole lets most removals escape replacement or in-lieu fees.
The urban tree canopy and the city's tree fund if the loophole is closed.
Residents who lose trees with no replacement requirement because owners can claim the removed tree was unhealthy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026
Pacifica wants to grow its tree canopy from 19% to 25% under its Climate Action and Resilience Plan, but Public Works can't keep up with watering new trees. The Adopt-a-Tree program partners residents with street trees — pilots show adopted trees survive at 100% versus 27% unadopted.
City Council - Regular Meeting — January 12, 2026
Tree City Pacifica told the council that two words added to the tree ordinance let property owners avoid the required two-for-one tree replacement or fees, draining the tree fund — and asked the council to fix it.
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