The Cincinnati Park Board regulates street trees in the public right-of-way under CMC Title 75, requiring permits for planting, pruning, or removal of trees in parkway strips between curb and sidewalk.
Cincinnati Park Board owns and maintains street trees in the public right-of-way under CMC Title 75 trees and shrubbery. Property owners adjacent to parkway strips between sidewalks and curbs must obtain a permit before planting, pruning, or removing any street tree. Park Board urban foresters approve species from an approved list emphasizing native and disease-resistant trees, including swamp white oak, river birch, and Kentucky coffeetree. Pruning by unlicensed parties is prohibited; instead, the Park Board performs cyclical pruning on a neighborhood schedule. Heritage tree designations under Title 75 add stricter protection. Damaging street trees during construction triggers Title 75 mitigation requirements coordinated with Buildings and Inspections.
Unpermitted removal or topping of street trees can result in mitigation fees calculated by trunk diameter, replacement planting requirements, and civil penalties under Title 75.
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