You may not trim a City of Utica street or public-place tree yourself. Only City staff, or a permitted, qualified, insured arborist may do the work. Residents are not responsible for maintaining city trees, but must not damage them.
Utica's Parks Department Tree Maintenance Division cares for trees on public places and rights-of-way. The city's official tree FAQ states trees owned by the City may not be trimmed by anyone other than City staff unless a permit is obtained first, and any such work must be done by a qualified, insured arborist. The City Arborist, established under the City Code's Trees and Shrubs article, holds full jurisdiction and control over trees on any public place or right-of-way. Residents wanting a street tree trimmed contact the Tree Maintenance Division (315-738-0712). Private-yard trees are the owner's responsibility — the city does not maintain them.
Trimming or damaging a city tree without permission makes you responsible for the harm inflicted; unauthorized work on public trees is a City Code violation subject to Chapter 1 penalties.
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