Forestry

At the January 22, 2019 Town Council Meeting, the Town Board of Trustees approved the adoption of a Street Tree Work Permit and development of Town Ordinance 1266. With this update, a permit must be acquired and approved by Town Staff prior to conducting any tree work (e.g., pruning, removal, treatment, etc.) on trees located within street rights-of-way  (“tree lawns”). Tree lawns are the portion of property located between the street curb and the sidewalk, and in accordance to Municipal Code Section 30-2-112(B)(5) it is the abutting property owner’s responsibility for the maintenance of trees located in the right-of-way. Please note, failure to meet Town policy may result in a fine of $2,500 in accordance to Town Ordinance 1266. 

Street Tree Work Permit Application

1. Per Town Code section 30-2-112(B)(5) it is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner for maintaining, removing and/or replacing trees located within street rights-of-way (tree lawns).

2. A Street Tree Work Permit must be acquired and approved by town staff prior to conducting any tree work (e.g., pruning, removal, treatment, ect.) on trees located within street rights-of-way. 

3. Tree work must (by ordinance) be done by a licensed tree contractor or by the property owner.

4. All stumps on public right-of-way (by ordinance) must be removed to at least 6 inches below grade.

5. Tree limbs should hang no lower than 14 feet over streets and 8 feet over sidewalks. 

6. Shrubs and hedges on street corners must be maintained less than 30 inches in height for a minimum of 25 feet both ways from the corner.