Property owners must maintain trees so branches don't obstruct sidewalks (8 ft clearance) or streets (14 ft clearance). Trimming of city-owned street trees requires Department of Public Works approval.
New Rochelle City Code Chapter 292 (Trees) and the Department of Public Works regulate street tree maintenance. Only the city or DPW-authorized contractors may prune city-owned trees in the right-of-way. Private property owners must keep branches overhanging sidewalks at least 8 feet above the walking surface and branches over streets at least 14 feet above pavement. Dead or diseased branches posing hazards must be addressed promptly.
Unauthorized pruning of city trees: $250-$1,000 fine plus restitution for tree value. Failure to maintain clearances: notice to trim followed by fines.
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