The City Arborist implements and enforces the Tree Preservation Article of the Land Disturbance Act. The Arborist also implements and enforces the landscaping requirements of the local zoning regulations. Other responsibilities of the Arborist are the review of landscaping, tree preservation, and commercial site development plans; processing land disturbance permits; inspecting sites to determine compliance with City requirements; preparing landscaping plans; performing on-site evaluations; and providing design assistance relating to public improvement projects.
General Information
- Right-of-way tree planting permit – NEW
- Logging Permit
- Standards and Guidelines for Landscaping and Tree Preservation opens in a new window
- Street Tree Inventory
TRIM Grant Links
Community Tree Task Force
- Register for the MidMo Taproot Series opens in a new window
- How Trees and Forests Benefit You opens in a new window
- Hazardous Tree Contact Information opens in a new window
- Instructional Videos
- Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer opens in a new window
- TRIM Grant: Emerald Ash Borer opens in a new window
- Tree Planting 2014
- Tree Talk: Slime Flux opens in a new window
- Tree Survey opens in a new window
- Street Tree Assessment Team opens in a new window
- The Pear That Invaded Columbia opens in a new window