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<br /> Fact Sheet � �_� Maintenance
<br /> City of Eugene
<br /> VEGETATION CONTROL E 1820 gene, OR 97402
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<br /> (503) 687 -5220
<br /> Cooperation among property owners can register a complaint by calling the Veg-
<br /> plays a key part in the creation of safe etation Management Program at 683 -6821. Who do I call if the lot or yard
<br /> livable neighborhoods. By talking and The City may then require the responsible next to my property is covered
<br /> working together, neighbors can provide property owner to remove the blackberries with tall grass or weeds?
<br /> greater fire safety than they can by work - from your property. In the case of tree Section 6.515 of the City Code specifi-
<br /> ing independently. Using common sense, limbs, ornamental shrubs, and hedges, the tally prohibits grass and weeds over 10
<br /> neighbors can achieve effective defensible City suggests you work out an arrangement high throughout the entire year on
<br /> space along their common property lines withyour neighbor. Generally you can trim developed property and from June 15th
<br /> and ensure a continuous adequate access for limbs back to the property line, but you
<br /> through September 30th on vacant prop
<br /> emergency vehicles. should not go into your neighbor's yard erty. The City's Vegetation Management
<br /> The City of Eugene has both a Tree without first obtaining their permission. In program staff systematically inspects all
<br /> Preservation Code and several vegetation addition ,youwillbe responsibleforlegally vacant property for compliance during the
<br /> ordinances that address a number of fire disposing of all debris. specified period and abates violations with
<br /> safety concerns. The following information out further notice to the property owners.
<br /> explains how these codes apply to the most What can I do about a dead However, vio atic s on developedproperty
<br /> frequently voiced vegetation concerns of tree in my neighbor's yard? are not enforced unless there is a complaint
<br /> city residents. Although these codes do not from the public. Residents can call 683
<br /> address all possible fire hazards, they may Large dead trees may be considered a P
<br /> be used as a guide for what is required to public nuisance under section 6.010 of the 6821 to register complaints about grass and
<br /> provide an adequate level of fire protection City Code. Property owners are responsible weeds on developed lots.
<br /> under average conditions. for removing nuisance trees. If the owner
<br /> refuses, you can call the City's Urban For - Who is responsible for cutting
<br /> What are the regulations ester at 687 -5359 to have the City enforce grass, weeds, and brush along
<br /> about removing trees from its removal. roadways or in easements?
<br /> my property? Is it legal to pile cut branches Section 4.832 of the City Code requires
<br /> owners to maintain vegetation in the public
<br /> Ifyour lot iskas than 20 ,000 square feet and brush in residential right -of -way that abuts their property. This
<br /> and has a house on it: The owner may neighborhoods? includes vegetation growing along both
<br /> remove trees without a permit. However, graveled and paved alleys as well as all
<br /> check your deed and call your homeowner's Although there is no City Code that spe- gr P Y
<br /> association to see if there are any prohibi- cifically prohibits piles of cut vegetation, public roads. Easements are legal access
<br /> tive restrictions. Any such prohibitions are section 6.515 states that vegetation posing a agreements for certain parties to cross
<br /> enforced by the homeowner's association, fire hazard because it is near other combos- another 's property. Since such agreements
<br /> not the City. tibles is a public nuisance. Typically the do not convey ownership rights or respons i-
<br /> If the lot is kss than 20,000 square feet, City's Vegetation Management Program bilities, control of , vegetation along
<br /> does not enforce the removal of piles of cut these easements •: is the respon-
<br /> but there is no house: The owner may sibility of I �'•` the e
<br /> remove all dead trees and all live trees less vegetation unless they are obstructing a h' • • • property
<br /> than 8 inches in diameter at breast height public way or abutting a common property over• 4t I11 :44 • . -
<br /> (DBH) without a permit. The owner must line or structure. If your neighbor has piled - +1 .
<br /> obtain a permit to remove any tree over 8 brush along your property line or fence, , •
<br /> inches DBH. Again, check your deed and you may call 683 -6821 to have the City ii • . • +
<br /> enforce its removal. %.- ";. -; Is +' ' 1 ,
<br /> c your homeowner's association to see if , :.'t _
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<br /> there are any restrictions. W ho do I Call if the lot next to 1.,1:01:-N; `Y , ;�4' }; ' r' . 41 " -r
<br /> If the lot is greater than 20,000 square • y
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<br /> feet with or withouta house: Each calendar my property is overgrown � . ` • .
<br /> year, the owner may remove all dead trees, with brush or blackberries? • • i ` ` ` ` y; '
<br /> all live trees less than 8 inches DB H, and up There are no City Codes specifically •-+ ~ j` .7f ' r ; • -I . • , ,
<br /> to five trees greater than 8 inches DBH • �' �} + ; �.�:. ' -
<br /> without a permit. An owner must obtain a
<br /> prohibiting brush or blackberries on - F
<br /> permit to remove more than five live trees either developed or vacant property. T
<br /> Section 6.515 does p blackberries
<br /> greater than 8 inches DBH in any calendar :+ •
<br /> and other vegetation that is near ..
<br /> year. Also, check your deed and call your o • w. , L ,
<br /> homeowner's association to see if there are other combustibles or is being 4 . �. " • -
<br /> used for habitation by trespassers. � ' • ..,e • • + .
<br /> any restrictions. If transients are camping in such vege- • • • > .; . `
<br /> Apermit applicationcan be obtained free
<br /> Cation, call the Vegetation Management M - ,v - ' ► 'r
<br /> of charge from the Public Works Mainte- �� � x . ti
<br /> nance office at 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard, Program at 683-6821 to register �, i
<br /> a complaint The City may require • � w' ` . fr' ., M
<br /> Eugene, OR 97402 -4199, or by calling ^• 'i • ' ` ' _ r F - "
<br /> 687-5220. Office hours are Monday through
<br /> the responsible property owner to : � • ,
<br /> remove the offending vegetation. - ,.ti
<br /> Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Otherwise, residents can call 'No Fire -ti �' - • •
<br /> Central at 687 -5411 to see if the 1 '� � !
<br /> What can I do if my neighbor's '
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<br /> trees or shrubs overhang with the responsible property :1 * . 4 +. • ; '} • my yard? owner to voluntarily remove the • lb }. • r ■ •
<br /> There is no City Code that prohibits trees blackberries orbrush. - • ; r ''
<br /> and shrubs hanging over property lines un- %'
<br /> less they are blackberries. If youhaveblack-
<br /> berries encroaching ontoyourproperty,you
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