Reno, NV Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)

Our urban forest encompasses trees and vegetation on both public and private property within the city limits. A dedicated staff of arborists and a professional Urban Forester maintain over 22,000 publicly owned trees in city parks and along public streets. Their work is vital to both public safety and tree preservation. [...] Trees on Private Property — Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain their trees so they do not pose a danger to public travel and safety, obstruct traffic signs, signals and sight lines at the intersections of roadways. Owners must remove any dead trees or limbs on their property that create such a hazard. If you are concerned about a dead tree on private property, please call Reno Direct to report the issue. Reporting Tree Concerns — Reno's arborists are concerned about trees that appear to be dead, dying, or diseased, that have large broken limbs, low limbs, or limbs blocking traffic signs, signals or intersection sight lines. The Urban Forestry Staff prunes or removes publicly owned trees according to the type and severity of each problem. To report concerns about trees causing a public hazard call Reno Direct at 334-INFO.