Kansas City property owners are responsible for trimming trees and vegetation on their property that encroach on public rights-of-way or create hazards. The Urban Forestry Division manages trees in public rights-of-way.
Property owners in Kansas City are responsible for maintaining trees and vegetation so they do not create sight-distance hazards, encroach on public sidewalks below 8 feet of clearance, or block street lighting. Trees in the public right-of-way are managed by the City's Urban Forestry program. Pruning or removal of public trees requires a permit from Urban Forestry. Private trees overhanging public property must be trimmed at owner's expense when cited. Utility lines: contact Kansas City Power & Light (Evergy) for tree trimming near power lines.
Code violation notices for trees creating hazards or encroaching on right-of-way; owner must correct at own expense.
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