Birmingham property owners are responsible for maintaining trees on their property and keeping clearance over sidewalks and streets.
Property owners must maintain trees to ensure clearance over sidewalks (minimum 8 feet) and streets (minimum 14 feet). Trees must not obstruct traffic signs or streetlights. Dead or hazardous trees must be addressed promptly. The city manages trees in public rights-of-way and parks. Property owners should not trim city trees without permission.
Failure to maintain clearances results in code enforcement notices. The city may trim and bill the property owner.
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