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Magna residents are fighting back against the city's plan to cut down local trees, sparking a debate over what our neighborhoods should actually look like. It’s a big deal because losing that shade could hit your property value and change the vibe of your street for good.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Could increase initial landscaping costs for new home construction.
The community benefits from improved water conservation efforts.
New home builders or developers may face stricter requirements.
Trees are the most effective tool to reduce the urban heat island effect, and they're more drought resilient than lawns.
The city is looking to update landscaping rules for new single-family homes to ensure they save more water. This could change what you're required to plant in your yard if you're building a new house.
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This will change the costs for anyone applying for land use permits in the city.
This ensures that homeowners are still responsible for keeping their property clean and free of weeds, even if they are exempt from other commercial landscaping rules.
This change could make it harder for new homes to get exemptions from water-wise landscaping rules.
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