Westminster may protect certain tree species. Street trees are city property. Heritage trees may require permits for removal.
Westminster may have protected tree ordinances for specific species. Heritage trees (large diameter) may require permits for removal. Street trees are city property; do not trim without authorization. Development projects must submit tree surveys. Branches overhanging your property from a neighbor’s tree can be trimmed to the property line. Colorado’s dry climate and bark beetle infestations (particularly in mountain communities) create unique tree health concerns.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees: $500 to $10,000+ per tree. Replacement planting may be required.
Westminster, CO
Westminster enforces maximum grass and weed height. Overgrown properties subject to code compliance action and city abatement at owner’s expense.
Westminster, CO
Westminster may require defensible space around structures. WUI communities have stricter standards. Marshall Fire (2021) increased Front Range enforcement.
See how other cities in Adams County handle tree trimming.
See how Westminster's tree trimming rules stack up against other locations.
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