Street Trees
Trees in the public right-of-way can add beautiful landscaping to the street. Residents interested in planting trees in the public right-of-way must consider the issues below before planting, including:
PERMIT APPLICATION please click HERE to view the full no fee permit application with the approved species list
REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES are listed below:.
RECOMMENDED SPECIES Please click HERE to view the recommended species list.
VISIBILITY/HAZARD ISSUES to consider:
RECOMMENDED TREE SPECIES:
For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 616-538-1990.
PERMIT APPLICATION please click HERE to view the full no fee permit application with the approved species list
REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES are listed below:.
- Call MISS DIG at (800)482-7171 before planting trees in any location
- A City permit is required for working in the right-of-way
- Trees planted in the right-of-way must be at least 1 inch in diameter
- No tree shall be placed so as to cause a traffic hazard
- Trees shall be planted at least 30 feet apart
- No tree shall be planted where the space between the curb and sidewalk is less than 5 feet
- No tree shall be planted closer than 2 feet from the curb
RECOMMENDED SPECIES Please click HERE to view the recommended species list.
VISIBILITY/HAZARD ISSUES to consider:
- Obstruction of overhead wires by future growth
- Traffic hindrances from branches when turning from driveways or intersections
- Possible interference to pedestrians/vehicles from hanging branches
- Possible sidewalk cracks from root system creating hazards for pedestrians
- Sufficient water, light, and care for tree in the right-of-way
RECOMMENDED TREE SPECIES:
- Tree Lilac
- Serviceberry
- Elm hybrid
- Yellow Poplar
- Black Gum
- Hornbeam
- London Plane
- Crab Apple
- Hackberry
- Kentucky Coffee
- Zelkova
- Basswood
- Linden
- Ginkgo
- Horse Chestnut
- River Birch
- Hawthorn
- Ash
- Box Elder
- Catalpas
- Cottonwood
- Bradford Pear
- Soft Maple
- Cottonwood
- Mulberry
For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 616-538-1990.
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