Westland requires property owners to trim trees overhanging streets and sidewalks to maintain clearance and to keep dead limbs from creating hazards to people or property.
Property owners in Westland are responsible for trimming trees on their property so branches do not obstruct streets, sidewalks, traffic signs, or street lights. Minimum clearance is generally 8 feet over sidewalks and 14 feet over streets and alleys. The Department of Public Works may order trimming if branches obstruct vehicle or pedestrian traffic, block visibility at intersections, or interfere with utility lines. Owners must also remove dead, diseased, or hazardous limbs that could fall on public ways or neighboring property. Trees in the public right of way between sidewalk and curb are city-managed, but adjacent owners should report concerns rather than self-trim. Permits are not generally required for routine trimming on private trees.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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