Regulated Woodland Map Update
Public Comments Welcome & Encouraged
Native woodlands are considered one of the most valuable natural
resources within the City of Novi. An entire section of the City’s
Ordinance is dedicated to the protection, conservation and
management of these wooded areas. The provisions contained in the
ordinance have allowed for the preservation, enhancement and
creation of woodlands existing in Novi today. The City also
maintains a Regulated Woodland Map that serves as a general guide
toward environmentally sound and responsible land development.
 During the past year, City
staff and consultants completed an extensive assessment of the
City’s woodlands. A revised regulated woodland map is now complete
and available for public review. Along with the revised mapping, we
have proposed an update to the City’s Woodland Protection
Ordinance. The goal was to further clarify woodland regulations and
processes. The proposed ordinance features better measures to
preserve the natural beauty of our community, while still protecting
personal property rights.
Please take a moment to review the current and proposed Regulated
Woodland Map and update to the Woodland Protection Ordinance. The
map and proposed ordinance can be accessed by following the
Regulated Woodlands link above or on display in the Civic Center
lobby. If you have questions or comments, we encourage you to
complete the woodland questionnaire which can be found at the link
above or in the Civic Center lobby.
The City’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the
proposed map and ordinance revisions. The date of the public hearing
will be published in the Novi News in advance of the hearing. Your
written comments will be provided to the Planning Commission prior
to the hearing, and you are invited to speak at the public
hearing. All comments are welcome and we thank you for your
participation!
For further information, please contact Community Development,
Novi Civic Center, or contact the City’s Landscape Architect, David
Beschke, RLA, at 248-735-5621.
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