HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-25RESOLUTION NO. 26-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A 51 -INCH -DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE AT 1798
SELVA MARINA DRIVE AS A HERITAGE TREE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach's tree canopy beautifies our community and improves the
lives of our citizens and visitors by bringing nature to our urban environment and preserving
environmental sanctuaries for connection with the natural world; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach desires to be a good
steward of the tree canopy, particularly specimens of physical and historical significance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission may designate individual trees as heritage trees,
according to Section 23-41 (a) of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the heritage tree designation is voluntary and increases the mitigation ratio if
the tree is ever removed; and
WHEREAS, a 51 -inch -diameter live oak tree on the northeastern part of the front yard at
1798 Selva Marina Drive is nominated by the property owner to be designated as a heritage tree;
and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree has a 160.22 -inch circumference; is approximately 204
years old; and holds intrinsic value due to its age and size.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby designates a 51 -inch -diameter live oak tree at
1798 Selva Marina Drive as a heritage tree.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this 23rd day of February 2026.
Attest:
Curtis Ford, Maydr
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jasonri 1, City Attorney