Tree vs Hardscape Mitigation Program

This program would fund the removal and mitigation of trees that are damaging sidewalks and valley gutter. Currently the burden to remove right of way trees falls on the property owner. It is difficult to get a property owner to pay thousands of dollars to remove a tree that is not on their property. This process involves code violations and liens on property and is not a customer friendly process. This process would remove the burden from the property owner and allow the City to install root barriers or remove the tree, if necessary. Under this program the City will use innovative methods to preserve the canopy that exists and remove/replace trees that are planted in too small of an area.