The parkway strip between sidewalk and curb is city right-of-way managed by the Forestry Division under Chapter 53. Residents may request approved species, but planting, removing, or topping a parkway tree without a permit is prohibited.
Omaha is a designated Tree City USA, and the City Forester within the Parks and Recreation Department oversees street trees in the parkway strip. Under Chapter 53, residents adjacent to parkway trees share watering and minor maintenance, but formal pruning, removal, or replanting requires a Forestry permit and approved species list. The Forestry Division balances diversity to limit pest outbreaks (notably emerald ash borer). Residents requesting a new parkway tree submit a planting request and the city may install at no cost in priority blocks.
Unpermitted parkway tree removal or topping is a Chapter 53 violation with fines of $100-$500 per tree, plus replacement-cost recovery to the city.
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