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1. What does this program enforce?

Vegetation obstructing a sidewalk, street, traffic control device or other public infrastructure, vision clear zones, and undeveloped properties (vacant lots) during the summer mowing season (June 15th-September 30th each year).

2. What is this program not responsible for enforcing?

• Code violations on vegetation between private property owners - These are civil complaints and should be handled as such.
• Fire hazards - These issues should be turned in to the Fire Marshal’s Office. NOTE* the FMO is an educational program and can only enforce code on commercial properties.
• Vegetation debris on sidewalks such as leaves, branches, fir needles, etc. 
• Private tree issues not affecting the Right of Way (more information in the next FAQ item.).

3. What if I have private tree issues?

If they are obstructing the Right of Way or facilities within the Right of Way, vegetation will be enforced upon per this program’s standard enforcement protocols. 

If there is concern about the health of a tree, not in the planter strip, and you feel that is endangering your property, please call an international Society of Arboriculture certified arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. Send any information you receive to the owner of the property with the tree via certified mail and keep a copy for yourself. This information can be used in the civil court system if needed and can be shared with insurance companies. 

Please use the links below for more information:

• treesaregood.org/findanarborist
• online.flippingbook.com/view/871593/2-3/
• pnwisa.org/page/choosing-a-qualified-arborist