Glendale requires property owners to maintain trees that overhang public rights-of-way. Minimum clearance is 8 feet over sidewalks and 14 feet over streets. City-maintained trees require authorization before any trimming.
Property owners in Glendale must trim trees on their property that overhang public sidewalks (8-foot minimum clearance) and streets (14-foot minimum clearance). Dead or hazardous trees must be promptly addressed. The city's Public Works department maintains street trees and trees in the right-of-way. Trimming or removing city trees without authorization is prohibited. The city's tree protection ordinance may apply to certain significant trees.
Failure to maintain clearances may result in code enforcement notices. Unauthorized removal or damage to city trees results in fines and replacement costs.
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