Greeley, CO Landscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (2026)
Tree removal permit rules in Greeley, CO, sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances, list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Key Facts
- Permit holder
- Licensed tree trimmer only
- Approval grounds
- Dead, hazardous, or blocks sidewalk
- Public notice
- 7 days posted before removal
- Stump grinding
- 6 inches below grade
Summary
In Greeley, removing or trimming a tree in the parkway strip between the street and a property requires a permit from a licensed tree trimmer, and the tree must be posted for 7 days before removal unless it's an emergency.
It shall be the duty of all owners or persons in possession of property within the city to refrain from removing or trimming trees in parkways unless such removal or trimming is to be done by a licensed tree trimmer who has obtained a permit for such removal or trimming from the city manager or the manager's designee, and paying the fees required.
(1)The city manager or the manager's designee shall not issue a permit unless the tree to be removed or trimmed is dead or interferes with the proper use of parkways for sidewalk purposes or creates traffic hazards.(2)No tree shall be removed until the tree has been posted for at least seven days with a sign notifying the public of the contemplated removal unless otherwise deemed an emergency by the city manager or the manager's designee.(3)All tree stumps shall be properly removed or ground to a minimum of six inches below normal ground level. Any remaining cavity resulting from such excavation shall be properly filled and compacted with quality soil to normal ground level. (Code 1994, § 13.41.030; Ord. No. 37, 2016, § 1(exh. A), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 31, 2021, § 3(app. A, § 3), 9-7-2021)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Greeley Municipal Code §18-326 bars property owners and occupants from removing or trimming a parkway tree, the right-of-way strip between the street and their land, except through a licensed tree trimmer who has obtained a city permit and paid the required fee. The city manager may only issue a removal or trimming permit if the tree is dead, interferes with sidewalk use, or creates a traffic hazard. Before removal, the tree must be posted for at least seven days notifying the public, unless the city manager deems it an emergency, and any stump must be ground at least six inches below grade with the cavity backfilled to normal grade.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted parkway tree work is enforced under §18-351 through the administrative process in chapter 10 of title 1 and chapter 12 of title 2; the city manager can also order the condition corrected under §18-352 before pursuing further sanctions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove a tree in the parkway strip myself in Greeley?
When will the city approve a parkway tree removal?
Sources & Official References
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