The Parkside Canopy Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Urban Forest Preservation Amendment Act of 2002 by exempting specific Heritage Trees located in Lots 865, 866, 867, 868, and 869 in Square 5056 from the Heritage Tree removal requirements. This exemption applies to trees for which the Zoning Commission has approved a planned unit development prior to July 1, 2016. The bill introduces a new subsection (e) to Section 104a of the Urban Forest Preservation Act, clarifying that the removal requirements do not apply to these designated Heritage Trees.

The act is intended to be enacted on an emergency basis and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, pending approval by the Mayor or a potential override of a veto by the Council. The bill includes a fiscal impact statement adopted from the Budget Director, ensuring that the financial implications of the amendment are acknowledged.