Colorado Springs does not have a specific city ordinance requiring property owners to trim trees on private property, except where branches or vegetation obstruct public rights-of-way, sidewalks, or sight lines at intersections.
Property owners are responsible for maintaining trees and vegetation on their land. Branches that overhang or encroach into the public right-of-way, block street signs, or obstruct sight lines at intersections may be subject to city notice-to-abate requirements. The City's Parks Department maintains street trees in the public right-of-way. Utility companies (Colorado Springs Utilities, Xcel Energy) may trim trees near power lines under their own easement rights. No permit is generally required to trim trees on private property; tree removal may require a permit (see tree-removal).
Unauthorized removal of protected trees: $500 to $10,000+ per tree. Replacement planting may be required.
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