Tulsa parkway and street-tree plantings require Urban Forester approval under Title 42. Property owners abutting parkways are responsible for maintenance, but species selection, placement, and removal need city permits.
The strip between sidewalk and curb, often called the parkway or tree lawn, is public right-of-way managed by the city. Title 42 requires permits for any new tree planted in parkways, and the Urban Forester specifies approved species, spacing of roughly 30-40 feet between trees, and clearance from utilities and signs. Abutting property owners must water young trees, prune low-hanging branches above sidewalks to 8 feet, and notify the city of dead specimens for replacement scheduling.
Planting unapproved species or removing parkway trees without permits triggers Title 42 fines up to 1,000 dollars plus replacement-cost penalties calculated by trunk caliper.
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