Tree Board

​The City of Saugatuck Tree Board was established for the purpose of regulating the protection, preservation, removal, and planting of protected trees within the public right-of-way and on public property.

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​TREE BOARD
CODE § 97.03: (A) Purpose. A Tree Board is hereby established for the purpose of regulating the planting, protection, preservation, and removal of trees within the public rights-of-way, and for the purpose of considering appeals from denials of tree removal permit applications and to undertake other responsibilities specified in this chapter.
(B) Membership. The Tree Board shall consist of the Mayor of the city or the Mayor’s designee; the Chair of the Planning Commission or the Chair’s designee; and the Chair of the Historic District Commission or the Chair’s designee. The members of the Tree Board may be assisted in their official responsibilities by staff members of the city, including the City Manager, the Superintendent of the Public Works Department and a licensed arborist appointed by the City Council or other appropriate city staff members.

Jane Verplank
Term Expires - Until Removed 

Chris Peterson
Term Expires - Until Removed

Janet Schmidt 
Term Expires - Until Removed 

​Steffanie Vlasity
Term Expires - Until Removed