Tree by-law urged
Sir, I think it is long past the time when council should adopt a by-law to restrain residents from allowing trees on their sections to attain heights which obscure the views of lake and mountains from neighbouring homes. It is common to see sections, even in recent sub-divisions, where such trees as blue gum, poplar,
black vvattle, willow and silver birch have been planted. These trees will, in a few years, substantially obscure the views of . lake and mountains from adjacent properties, bought at phenomenal cost by reason of the commanding view. Residents should have protection through borough by-laws to ensure that the value of their properties both aesthetic and intrinsic is not eroded by the
planting of trees unsuited to the environmerrt. Observer NB: Under the borough ordinances, the council may take action to have a tree or trees partly or wholly removed. Owners of such trees also have the right of appeal. The matter can, also be resolved by a civil court action brought by the "blocked out" party. The editor
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Taupo Times, Volume 23, Issue 53, 4 July 1974, Page 4
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176Tree by-law urged Taupo Times, Volume 23, Issue 53, 4 July 1974, Page 4
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