If a property owner fails to comply with the weed ordinance, the City Weed Inspector may authorize the problem to be abated and assess the cost to the owner. Tree Maintenance Growth and vegetation that hangs over the edge of the public street or public sidewalk must be cut and removed. A clearance of eight feet over public sidewalks and twelve feet over public streets is required. In addition, tree lines and hedges must be planted a distance of thirty feet from the curb line of any intersection and trimmed to a height of two feet at intersections where such growth any obstruct the view from a motor vehicle. Boulevard trees are maintained by the Forestry division of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Property owners are responsible for care and maintenance of trees on their private property.