In 2024, the City Commission updated the tree ordinance.
Public Trees
Public trees include trees that are planted on public property. Only trees listed in the ordinance may be planted between the sidewalk and the street. Planting standards were established to ensure street trees do not conflict with overhead or underground utilities, street corners, fire hydrants, or other trees. Street trees may not be removed unless an arborist, paid for by the adjacent property owner, determines the tree is dead, diseased, or dying. When an arborist produces a condition assessment, a report must be submitted to the City prior to removal. Please contact the Department of Municipal Services if you require a tree condition assessment. The City will remove street trees only if the tree is dead, diseased, or dying.
City Street Tree Planting Program
The city offers an annual program for tree planting in the right-of-way. All property owners are eligible for participation. City crews will plant, stake, and mulch the tree. As of July 2024, the city's street tree planting program is free of charge. Please review this year’s species availability. Contact staff via email at [email protected] with questions and to order.