Trimming Boulevard Trees

Mandan Municipal Code Sec. 115-4-7 requires trees or shrubs that overhang sidewalks, streets or other public places in a way that interferes with traffic or travel must be trimmed by the owner of the abutting property or the property on which the tree or shrub grows. This includes trees and shrubs in boulevards and city right-of-way and any that hang within 14 feet of a street or 10 feet of a sidewalk as measured vertically.

Trimming overhanging branches is important to allow staff to perform proper street maintenance, such as snow plowing or sweeping all the way to the curb line, without causing damage to City owned equipment like street sweepers, snow plows, firetrucks, etc. Overhanging branches may also damage garbage trucks, school buses and parcel delivery vehicles.

TRIMMING TREES IN THE WINTER. According to NDSU Extension Service, winter months are the preferred time to prune, or trim a tree to reduce the amount of stress on the trees. When trees are dormant during the cold weather months, it removes the threat of pests and diseases being present, making them less susceptible of infection on fresh wounds and cuts.  

Residents may dispose of tree branches 4 inches in diameter or smaller for free at the City Landfill.

Please contact Public Works at 701-667-3240 with questions or concerns.