Rogers, AR Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)

The City of Rogers draws a clear line between private and public responsibility for trees. According to the city's official FAQ, 'the street department does not provide maintenance to trees on private property,' and 'homeowners are responsible for maintaining their entire property.' The Street Department steps in only for right-of-way and traffic-safety issues: 'if the tree/bush is obstructing the city's right-of-way or hindering traffic visibility the Street Department will trim or remove the tree/bush.' Residents report sight-line or right-of-way obstructions to the Street Department at 479-621-1140. The city also has a Tree Board (established by Ordinance No. 86-48, passed October 28, 1986) with authority over preservation plans for trees on public property, but that authority is directed at public trees rather than routine homeowner pruning. For trees in the public right-of-way or city parks, contact the city before pruning; for trees fully on your own lot, no Rogers permit for trimming is published.