Cleveland's Bureau of Forestry, within the Department of Public Works, controls planting, pruning, and removal of street trees in the public tree lawn between sidewalk and curb under Codified Ordinances Chapters 1351 to 1361.
Residents wanting to plant a tree in the parkway must request approval through the Bureau of Forestry, which selects species, sites, and timing based on overhead utility lines, sight triangles, and the Cleveland Tree Plan goals. Unapproved planting, topping, or removal of street trees is prohibited. The Bureau prunes city street trees on a cycle and responds to storm damage in coordination with FirstEnergy and Cleveland Public Power.
Unauthorized work on street trees can result in penalties and replacement costs under Cleveland Codified Ordinances Chapters 1351-1361 enforced by the Bureau of Forestry.
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