New trees may not be planted on a St. Louis County right-of-way between the sidewalk and the curb (SLCRO §1218.140). Existing right-of-way trees are owned by the adjacent property owner who is responsible for fallen-tree removal.
Personal property and recreational equipment are also banned from public right-of-way under §1218.140 (Placement of Personal Property on the Public Right-of-Way Prohibited) and §1218.130 (Recreation Equipment Prohibited). Sidewalks on private property must be kept free of trip hazards; the Department of Highways & Traffic repairs sidewalks in public ROW at no charge to homeowners.
Removal of unauthorized trees at owner expense; up to $1,000 fine.
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