Residents are welcome to plant trees in the parkway or yard in front of their home either on their own or via private contractor. Parkway trees are not required by the City and any planting by a private contractor or homeowner will not be reimbursed. Any tree in the parkway must be on the Approved Parkway Tree list.
Tree Requirements
All trees purchased through the program are required to be planted within the area of the right-of-way in front of or on the sides of the purchaser's property. The right-of-way area available for planting the trees varies depending on the platting of the property and the width of the right-of-way. Generally it is 8 to 10 feet from the edge of the curb to the edge of the right-of-way.
Trees must:
- Be located a minimum distance of 50 feet from any other tree in the parkway
- Be at least 20 feet from an overhead light or fire hydrant
- Be 30 feet from any intersection
- Not conflict with existing utilities