HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-43RESOLUTION NO. 26-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A FOURTY TWO INCH DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE
AT 1440 EAST COAST DR. 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 has the ability to designate individual trees as Heritage Trees
according 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, the Live Oak tree located in the side yard is 133" combined trunk inches in diameter
is nominated by the property owner; and
WHEREAS, the nominated tree Live Oak tree has a 417 -inch combined circumference; is
approximately 129 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. hereby designates a 133 combined -inch -diameter Live Oak and at 1440 East coast
Dr. as private Heritage Trees.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, on this23`�of March 2026.
Attest:
_ Curtis Ford, May
J
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jas' 1, City Attorney