Planning Commission - May 13, 2026 - Meeting
Planning Commission • Contra Costa CountyMay 13, 2026
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Commission Unanimously Backs Removal of Three Ailing Valley Oaks
The Contra Costa County Planning Commission sided with safety over preservation Tuesday, voting 5-0 to deny a neighbor's appeal and allow removal of three code-protected valley oak trees in unincorporated Alamo — a case that took nearly 500 days to resolve. The decision arrives as staff previewed a long-awaited new tree protection ordinance expected before commissioners later this year.
Three valley oaks at 532 Hem Ave in Alamo cleared for removal after commission unanimously rejects neighbor's appeal on safety grounds
New tree protection ordinance years in the making headed to commission this year, with staff acknowledging it will likely be controversial
Assessor's parcel map error discovered during hearing flagged for correction
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