Property owners in Prior Lake are responsible for trimming trees and shrubs so they do not encroach on sidewalks, streets, or sight triangles. City Code Sec. 10-730 prohibits any vegetation that obstructs traffic view.
Prior Lake requires owners to keep trees and shrubs on their property trimmed to maintain (1) at least 8 feet of clearance over public sidewalks, (2) at least 14 feet of clearance over public streets, and (3) unobstructed sight lines at intersections and driveway openings under Sec. 10-730. The Public Works Department can require trimming or remove vegetation in the right-of-way at the owner's expense if not addressed. Trees within the boulevard area are typically owned by the property owner but managed in coordination with the city forestry program. Tree work that involves cutting branches over 4 inches in diameter may benefit from professional arborist services to comply with the State Building Code and ANSI A300 standards.
Failure to trim encroaching vegetation is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 plus city trim/removal costs at the owner's expense.
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