Sidewalk maintenance is not only important to protect you against liability for injuries, but also to the appearance and value of your property. There are two options available to the property owner for repair of sidewalks. You or your contractor must obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Building Division. The Town's contractor will make the repairs and the Town will bill you when the work has been completed. A permit is required to remove or significantly prune any street tree, heritage tree, and any tree on undeveloped land.
Residents are responsible for street trees maintenance.
Acacia, Buckeye, Eucalyptus, Plum, Privet and Monterey Pine trees are considered nuisance trees and do not require a permit to remove, except on undeveloped land. This may include work outside the property line such as a driveway, sidewalk, fence, drainage, or grading.