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Property owners and the Park Department share responsibilities for the natural beauty of our neighborhoods. Here how the partnership works.

Boulevard Trees (46.01-04) Boulevard trees are generally planted by the person who owns the property bordering the boulevard after getting a planting permit from the Park Department. The Park Department is responsible for the general maintenance and removal of dead boulevard trees. The bordering property owner is responsible for the ordinary care of the trees, such as watering, minor twig removal, and raking of the leaves.

Yard Trees (118) Removal of dead trees from property is the responsibility of the property owner. If the property owner uses a tree service firm, the property owner should check with the Park Department to make sure that the tree service is licensed as required.

Grass and Weeds in Yards and Boulevards (72.08) Grass and weeds in yards and boulevards are to be kept less than 10 inches high. If violations are found by the Park Department, a notice will be sent to the property owner. If the property owner fails to comply, the Park Department will have the property mowed and will bill the owner.

Diseased Trees (47) Property owners are responsible for the removal of diseased trees (ie dutch elm, oak wilt, etc.) If the trees are not removed within ten days of notice, the park department will remove the trees and the costs will be billed or assessed to the property owner.