FAQs

Hazard or nuisance tree?

If there is a question about a tree being a hazard or a nuisance, please contact the Landscape Stewardship Department. If there is a disagreement between the Requestor and the Department, an ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualified Arborist will do a risk assessment and evaluation.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree on Common Property?

Tree removal is NOT allowed on Common Property by residents or contractors hired by residents without approval by the Landscape Stewardship Department. If you believe a tree needs to be removed from Common Property, please fill out a Common Property Work Request and get in touch with the Landscape Stewardship Department. These requests will be

Who is paying for tree pruning on Common Property?

Maintenance Pruning: If the whole tree is on Common Property = HOA pays Trunk on Common Property branches over private property = Cost sharing Solar/Vista Pruning: If the whole tree is on Common Property = Requestor pays Trunk on Common Property branches over private property = Requestor pays These requests will be taken to the Common Property

Do I need a permit to prune a tree on Common Property?

Pruning is NOT allowed on Common Property by residents or contractors hired by residents without approval by the Landscape Stewardship Department. If you believe a tree needs pruning on Common Property, please fill out a Common Property Work Request and get in touch with the Landscape Stewardship Department. These requests will be taken to the

Do I need a permit to prune a tree on private property?

Normal pruning and maintenance does not require a permit. Normal pruning consists of no more than the removal of 15% of the live crown. Topping, removing 50% or more of the tree (crown, trunk or root), or damaging a tree resulting in its death are all considered removal and can be subject to enforcement action.

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