Peoria property owners must maintain trees on their property and ensure branches do not obstruct sidewalks, streets, or traffic signs. Dead or hazardous trees must be addressed promptly.
Property owners in Peoria are responsible for trimming trees to maintain clearance over sidewalks (minimum 8 feet) and streets (minimum 14 feet). Trees must not obstruct traffic signs, signals, or streetlights. Dead, damaged, or hazardous trees must be addressed promptly to prevent injury or property damage. Palo verde and other desert trees common in Peoria require proper pruning techniques. The city may trim branches that encroach into public rights-of-way.
Failure to maintain clearances may result in code compliance notices. The city may trim and bill the property owner for encroaching branches.
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