Garland requires property owners to trim trees overhanging streets and sidewalks to maintain 14-foot street and 8-foot sidewalk clearance; right-of-way pruning by the city or a permitted contractor is required for parkway trees.
Under Garland's nuisance ordinance, owners must keep trees and shrubs trimmed so that no limb obstructs sight at intersections or hangs lower than 14 feet above any street or 8 feet above any sidewalk. Code Compliance can issue notice to trim within a stated period; failure allows city contractors to perform the work and bill the owner. Trimming of trees in the public right-of-way (between sidewalk and curb) generally must be done by Parks Department crews or by a contractor with a city permit, and pruning must follow ANSI A300 standards. Topping or excessive crown reduction of protected trees is prohibited. Garland Power & Light or Oncor handles utility-line clearance. Routine maintenance of trees entirely on private property does not require a permit but should follow proper arboricultural practice to avoid damaging the tree.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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