Edmond, OK Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Key Facts
- Approval required
- City Manager sign-off to prune public trees
- Street tree upkeep
- Adjacent property owner's responsibility
- Private trees
- Owner's sole responsibility, § 2.92.090
- Oversight body
- Urban Forestry Commission
- Default penalty
- Class B offense, § 1.04.040
Summary
Edmond requires City Manager approval before pruning, removing, or damaging any public tree, while street trees along rights-of-way must be maintained by the adjacent property owner, with the City able to assist on hazardous conditions.
2.92.100 - Public Tree Maintenance. Pruning, removing or otherwise damaging a public tree without the approval of the City Manager or his designee shall be prohibited. ... 2.92.110 - Street Tree Maintenance. All maintenance and mitigation of hazardous defects on street trees shall be the responsibility of the property owner adjacent to the tree in question. The City may assist with abatement of street tree issues in street right-of-way areas to protect public health, safety, and general welfare.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 39).
Full Breakdown
Under Edmond Municipal Code § 2.92.100, pruning, removing, or otherwise damaging a public tree, one rooted on City property or in a street right-of-way the City has planted, requires prior approval from the City Manager or a designee. Section 2.92.110 places routine maintenance and hazard mitigation for street trees on the adjacent property owner, though the City can assist in abating hazardous conditions in the right-of-way. Private trees on private property remain the owner's sole responsibility under § 2.92.090. The Urban Forestry Commission oversees the City's broader tree-care policy.
Violations & Fines
Pruning or removing a public tree without City Manager approval is a code violation; absent a specific penalty, breaches default to a Class B offense under the City's general penalty provision, § 1.04.040.
Frequently Asked Questions
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