Tinley Park requires property owners to keep branches trimmed above sidewalks (8 feet) and streets (13 feet 6 inches). Parkway trees along public streets are the village's responsibility to trim, though owners may request approval for work.
Tinley Park's property maintenance code requires tree branches overhanging public sidewalks be trimmed to at least 8 feet of vertical clearance and branches over public streets to at least 13 feet 6 inches. Sight-triangle clearance at intersections also applies. Parkway trees (between sidewalk and curb) are village-owned or village-regulated — residents should contact Public Works before trimming parkway trees. Dead, diseased, or hazardous branches threatening public areas must be addressed promptly. Private trees overhanging neighbors' property may be trimmed by the neighbor back to the property line under Illinois common law, but not beyond. Contact Tinley Park Public Works at (708) 444-5500.
Failure to trim triggers village notice and potential trimming by village contractors at owner expense, typically $200 to $1,000. Unauthorized trimming of parkway trees can result in fines and restitution for tree damage.
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