Trees Policy - Laserfiche WebLink

New Search

TREE REPLACEMENT POLICY When a tree is removed from the right -of -way, the City will decide if replanting at or near the site is appropriate based on the following criteria: the planting sites meet the minimum standards for intersection set backs as set by City code 4.855 and the City's tree placement standards; and along neighborhood streets the City will have the trees planted with the acceptance of the adjoining property owner. In addition, the owner or tenant must agree to water the tree(s) for three years; or along major and minor arterials, business districts, industrial districts, and civic sites the City will plant trees along the street rights -of -way where space is available; The City will determine the species planted with the input of the abutting property owner, and EWEB. Tree selection will be based on the Urban Forest Management Plan, City code 7.640 (Certain Trees Prohibited), and Eugene's list of recommended trees . If the tree is to replace one that was removed for the benefit of the requester, the burden will be bore by the same. The requester must replace the tree within thirty calendar days of its removal. The requester may elect to either plant the replacement by permit or pay the City the cost of replacement including all associated costs (e.g., the tree, labor, and three years of maintenance). If the removal of the tree is to the benefit of the public, then the tree will be planted either under the neighborhood volunteer program if the adjacent property owner /tenant wishes to participate, by permit for those not wishing to participate in the program, or by the City. The City will either plant the tree with available personnel or by contract administered by the City. Trees will be planted from November through early April to ensure the highest rate of survival. Planting outside this period will require extra care and expense that may not off set a greater rate of failure.