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 Preservationopens in a new window
- Street Tree Inventory
TRIM Grant Links
Community Tree Task Force
- Register for the MidMo Taproot Seriesopens in a new window
- How Trees and Forests Benefit Youopens in a new window
- Hazardous Tree Contact Informationopens in a new window
- Instructional Videos
- Preparing for the Emerald Ash Boreropens in a new window
- TRIM Grant: Emerald Ash Boreropens in a new window
- Tree Planting 2014
- Tree Talk: Slime Fluxopens in a new window
- Tree Surveyopens in a new window
- Street Tree Assessment Teamopens in a new window
- The Pear That Invaded Columbiaopens in a new window