City Council Set To Pass Ordinance Dealing With Vegetation Requirements On Steep Slopes Tuesday, March 16, 2021 City Council members said they plan to pass next Tuesday on first reading a new vegetative ordinance for construction on steep slopes. It would go into effect on July 1 and be reviewed after a year. Chairman Chip Henderson said he also wants action on a recidivism ordinance, in which there would be penalties against developers who repeatedly violate regulations. City Councilman Darrin Ledford said, "It's not a magic pill, but it's a great step forward." He said the ordinance "encourages a stay away from steep slopes mentality" and he said it called for retention of existing trees and shrubs, planting of new trees and use of native species.