Property owners in New Castle County are responsible for maintaining trees on their property so they do not encroach on public rights-of-way or create hazards. The county manages trees in public rights-of-way.
Tree maintenance on private property is the owner's responsibility in New Castle County. Trees and limbs must not encroach on public roads below standard clearance heights. The county's public works department manages trees in road rights-of-way. No permit is required for routine trimming on private property. Removal or trimming of trees in public easements or right-of-ways requires county approval.
Failure to maintain hazardous trees can result in property owner liability for damages.
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