Trees on private property may be trimmed by owner without county permit. Street trees in right-of-way require town highway department or DPW approval. Central Hudson handles utility line clearance.
Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Dutchess County's tree trimming rules stack up against other locations.
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