The City is responsible for removing trees from public property within 20 days of disease confirmation.
Property owners are responsible for removing condemned trees from private property.
A. State and city regulations require you to cut down marked trees and properly dispose of all portions. Removal must be completed within 20 days of disease confirmation. The City of Golden Valley does not contract for tree removal from private property. Consequently, you have the option of removing the tree yourself or hiring a qualified tree removal service. Make sure the quoted price includes taking the tree down, removing it from your property, and disposing of it properly.