Sioux Falls Chapter 94 (Forestry) regulates trees on private and public property. Diseased or dangerous trees declared nuisances must be removed by owners; street trees in the public right-of-way require a city permit to plant or remove, with replacement planting encouraged.
Sioux Falls Code Chapter 94 (Forestry) § 94.015 declares dead, diseased, or insect-infested trees identified by the city director to be dangerous nuisances on private property. Owners must correct the condition within a specified notice period or the city may remove and bill the cost. For public rights-of-way, § 94.037 and § 94.038 govern street trees: planting requires a permit from the Parks and Recreation Department, and trees must meet approved species and placement standards. Landscape standards in § 160.485 further require replacement trees for new development. Property owners are responsible for maintaining boulevard trees abutting their property, including trimming. Violations may be addressed via administrative citation under Chapter 40.
Failure to remove a declared nuisance tree after notice triggers administrative citation under Chapter 40; city may remove and assess costs against the property.
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