The Forestry Division maintains a database, which records maintenance requirements and histories for all trees growing on city road right-of-way. Trees growing on city right-of-way are trimmed as necessary to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian passage and safety. Trees having structural defects, which pose a significant hazard to city streets or walkways, are trimmed or removed as necessary to eliminate the hazard.
Please refer to our Tree Trimming Guide to view diagrams outlining the city's tree maintenance specifications for streets and walkways.
Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Program
The Rochester Hills Forestry Division will begin its annual street tree maintenance program in November and will continue until all work is completed. Operations will be conducted by Parks & Forestry and contracted crews.
Under the program, trees and shrubs that impede the passage of vehicles along streets, or pedestrians on pathways, interfere with safe sight distance requirements, or pose a hazard to the right-of-way will be addressed.
Although some work will occur in various locations throughout the city, the main emphasis of the 2011-2012 program will be in the northeast portion of the city (Sections 1-3, 9-11, and 14-16).
If trees and shrubs growing on private property interfere with streets or pathways, residents will be notified regarding what action is required of them. No notification will be given for trees and shrubs growing on city right-of-way.
Anyone with questions about the program or its requirements can contact the Forestry Division at 248-656-4673.
