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Tree Protection in Newark, OH (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Newark, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

In the City of Newark, Ohio, the Director of Public Service controls any planting, moving, trimming or other work on trees and shrubs in public places through a work permit issued under Chapter 1022. Owners of growth between the property line and the curb must keep it at least eight feet above the sidewalk.

Newark, Ohio Street Tree and Treelawn Planting Rules

Some Restrictions

Newark Code of Ordinances §§ 1028.01, 1028.03

No owner of any tree, shrub or other plantings located between the property line and the curb line of the street shall permit any overgrowth to extend over any part of the traveled portion of the street or sidewalk. Such trees, shrubs or other plantings shall be trimmed (including removal of limbs, branches, etc.) by the owner so that the growth is not less than eight feet above the surface of ...