Franklin, TN Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)

Franklin Municipal Code § 16-102 requires trees, hedges, and other plant material along public streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way to be kept clear of sight lines and pedestrian paths. Owners and HOAs responsible for street trees in a development must maintain them, including trimming overhanging limbs; if an HOA fails to do so, the city can maintain or replace the growth and seek reimbursement. Any property owner who lets plant material create a hazard for people on the sidewalk or street violates the code, regardless of whether an HOA is involved. The rule sits in the streets and sidewalks title, not the zoning code, so it applies citywide.