The Parkside Canopy Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 to exempt specific Heritage Trees located in Lots 865, 866, 867, 868, and 869 in Square 5056 from the removal requirements typically imposed on such trees. The new legal language added to Section 104a specifies that these exemptions apply to Heritage Trees for which the Zoning Commission has approved a planned unit development prior to July 1, 2016. However, it stipulates that a fee, calculated at the rate for special trees, must be paid for each Heritage Tree removed from these lots.

The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, and it will expire 225 days after its enactment. The bill includes a fiscal impact statement adopted from the Budget Director, ensuring that the financial implications of the amendment are acknowledged.