Tree Protection in Madison, WI (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Madison, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Madison's Urban Forestry Section, under the City Forester, controls all planting of street trees in the terrace between sidewalk and curb under MGO § 10.10. New street tree installation is billed to the abutting property through a formal notice-and-hearing special assessment, while the City covers ongoing maintenance and replaces diseased or destroyed trees at no charge.
Madison Street Tree Planting & Assessment
Some RestrictionsMadison General Ordinances § 10.10(1)-(3)
It shall be the policy of the City of Madison to promote and enhance the beauty and general welfare of the City through the planting and maintenance of trees or shrubs within the public right-of-way of any street, alley or highway. The Urban Forestry Section of the Streets Division, under the direction of the City Forester shall direct, regulate and control the planting, care and removal of all...
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