Ramsey County does not regulate tree trimming on private land. You may prune trees on your own property freely. In St. Paul, any work on a public boulevard (street) tree — including pruning — requires a free permit from Saint Paul Forestry.
There is no countywide tree-trimming ordinance in Ramsey County. Pruning trees wholly on your private property is not permitted or restricted by the county or, generally, by the city. The regulated case is the boulevard tree — the tree in the strip between sidewalk and street, which the city owns. In Saint Paul, all maintenance work on public boulevard trees, including trimming and pruning, requires a free permit issued by Saint Paul Forestry, and a licensed contractor is typically required. Residents may apply for a free permit to hire a private contractor to prune boulevard trees.
Working on a public boulevard tree without a St. Paul Forestry permit can result in a stop order and liability for damage to the city tree.
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