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. • - __~~~e ~l~ ~1 ~lOw ~1~ ~1~.~~.~` - ~ _ce.~.~~~' _~~~~$B~~ ~~~e~ ~ Shrubbery: Cities and county restrict plantings Cation, the result is a disfigurement of ;slits of any ornamental variety you lines, many subdivisions now bu. the shrub and a loss of overall lard- want to plant. Homeowners often cable, gas, power and telephone linE -hat can grow to block drivers' vision. scape aesthetics. plant the tartest growing varieties of Because some of these lines a Generally, you can avoid thc:~e ju~Pers, ground covers and shrubs placed as shallow as one foot belo ;y JACK LONG because they had to in the interest of problems by taking a few simple p-e- without thinking about how large the surface, it is easy to accidental J or The Register-Guard public safety. cautions when designing and plancsg plants may get dig into and break a line. our ard. While a fast owing hedge at the Not only can you be seriously i AVE YOU EVER noticed a shade or create a balanced land- ~ front edge o a prope p jured t you e a power or r. • Read local re lations t at severely pruned hedge, tree quick privacy. it may also grow large but mast utilities also will hold y. scape, homeowners often plant trees, govern the height, placement and ~~=r- or clump of juniper at a street shrubs and ound cover in their and enough to obstruct the sidewalk as it liable for damage to an undergrow owner and wondered why on earth ~ y tical clearance requirements `ar or adjoining public right-of-way that vegetation on your property and ab_t- fib out. line. nyone would chop their shrubbery will grow large enough to create a ting right-of-way. By knowing theme Upright and widespreading vane- For more information about veg ke that? safety hazard. restrictions, you can plant appre~ -i- ties of junipers or ornamental ever- tation regulations, call: It probably wasn't because they The cities of Eugene and Spring- ate trees and shrubs where vegetac.•a greens may fill a void at the corner of City of Eugene: Vegetation Co anted to. More than likely, it was field and Lane County have codes could eventually obstruct vision. a yard faster than flatter and lower- trol, 6834;821. that restrict lantin near streets, al- growing varieties, but they often grow ~ of Sprin teld: Pla L P ~ • Be sure you know where }~i~.r h' M1IIg le s, sidewalks, bike aths and street p pe y P_. to a height that will block your (or en 726-3759. y P ro rt line is in relation to the 'b- our nei bor's) vision when backing t' corners that block visibility of signs, lit right-0f-way and be aware of y ~ Lane County: Nuisance Vegetatic / si aLs and cross traffic at intersec- out of the driveway. gn restrictive easements on your proper- Compliance Office, 687-9031 tions. ty. What appears to be a very dc=p • Place fast-growing plants far- More planting large trees at Frequently, shrubbery planted in front yard could be part of a wipe they back on the property or choose shrubs or installing a new irrigatit or near the right-of-way on corner section of undeveloped public ric:t- slower-growing varieties. Different ~e~ X11 the "One Call" utility i lots grows large enough to obstruct of-way. Any landscaping planter hedges and ornamental shrubs have sate system at (800) 332-2344. Y~ vision. Hedges and trees planted too there could eventually need he2:z different growth characteristics, So will need to call Monday through F close to a street or sidewalk will even- Pruning or removal if a governmcat you usually can find a variety that is day at least 48 hours before digging. tually make it difficult to walk on the agency or utility needed access to z=e right for the site. Representatives from local uG sidewalk or to park along the curb. site. • Be sure ou know the location • Consider the owth character- y ties will come out and locate the -When you or the next owner must ~ of all power lines -both overhead underground lines for you, free remove or prune the offending vege- Turn to SHRUBBERY, Page 3! and underground. Most people notice charge. overhead power lines and take care to plant appropriate trees and shrubs Jack Long is the vegetation pr ~ under them. gram manager for the city of Eager There s Something Special However, in addition to water Public Works Department. About Mornings In The Country i - ti.~ ~ • _ ~ ~ 4,. ~ = ~ we Have a Histo - ~ rY - ~ ~ ~ ~ ` - Professional Escrow S~ervlces (`V f,~, i,M. ~ ~ J ~ w1/mar. . ~ •w~••-••r aerrerrrrcrr_ r_ rF