What is the Tree Lawn?
The tree lawn,
street lawn, devil strip or park strip includes the strip of land
(usually grassed) between the street right-of-way line and the street
curb or pavement of streets, highways, avenues, lanes, etc.
Who maintains the Tree Lawn?
Trees, shrubs, bushes, and other woody vegetation growing on the tree
lawn shall be considered property of the City. The City has the right to
plant, prune, maintain, and remove such vegetation from the tree lawn
area as necessary to insure public health and safety or to
preserve/enhance the symmetry and beauty of the grounds. The owner or
occupant of the premises fronting the tree lawn is the custodian of the
tree lawn and shall keep the area in good condition. No structure of any
type shall be placed in the tree lawn except with written permission
from the Director of Service & Engineering. The City may advise
property owners, free of charge, on the choice of species, proper
planting techniques, and proper maintenance practices for trees on
private property. However, the City may not plant, prune, maintain, or
remove any vegetation on private property.