Cranston, RI Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)

Because this program serves primarily to enhance the streetscape, the tree must be completely visible from and planted within twenty (20) feet of the sidewalk. Trees planted in the back of sidewalk program shall be at least eight feet from the property line, unless the neighboring property owners or business owners approves the plant site in writing.

C. To participate in the "back of sidewalk" program the property owner or small business owner or authorized agent of said small business must sign and submit a consent and release form giving permission to the city of Cranston employees and/or their agents/contractors, to enter upon their property for the purpose of planting a tree and agreeing to hold the city of Cranston and its employees harmless from all claims, liability, loss or damage to person or property arising from the planting of such tree(s). The consent and release form shall include an agreement by the homeowner or small business entity to water, mulch, and maintain such tree(s). The executed consent and release form must be recorded and filed with the city of Cranston and will be enforced against the present owner or small business and all subsequent owners or successors of said business entity in the future in perpetuity. The tree warden will review the homeowner's request and/or small business owner and render a decision.

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