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Owners of private property are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of trees and shrubs located in the City right-of-way adjoining their property. The right-of-way (also known as the parking although it is not a legal place to park) is the space between the street and the property line.
Proper care and maintenance includes keeping trees and plantings on public and private property trimmed and pruned to:
Permission of the City is required before adding or removing trees in the right-of-way. For more information, email the City Clerk with details of your request.
Find more information, diagrams, and specific measurements in the Tree and Shrub Guide (PDF).