Orland Park requires property owners to maintain trees on their property and overhanging public rights-of-way. Parkway trees (between sidewalk and curb) are village-owned and may not be trimmed without permission.
Orland Park's tree ordinance distinguishes between private trees (on a homeowner's property) and parkway trees (in the public right-of-way between sidewalk and street). Property owners must maintain private trees so that branches do not obstruct sidewalks (8-foot clearance), streets (typically 14-foot clearance), or sightlines for traffic. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees must be removed by the owner. Parkway trees are owned and maintained by the village; residents may not trim, remove, or treat parkway trees without explicit permission from Public Works. The village's forestry program handles parkway tree pruning, removal, and disease management (including responses to Emerald Ash Borer). Contact Orland Park Public Works at (708) 403-6350 for parkway issues or tree concerns.
Failure to maintain private trees with proper clearance can result in code violations of $50 to $500. Unauthorized trimming or removal of parkway trees can result in fines plus restitution for tree value, often $500 to $2,500+.
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