Since large trees will continue to grow and cause ongoing sidewalk damage, can the City set a policy to replace these trees with less problematic younger trees?
The Parks Division has a tree replacement policy in place in the event a large tree meets the criteria for removal. Property owners may select a tree from the “Official City Street Tree” list. Most of these trees are proven to have less aggressive root systems. In addition, whenever possible the City will require meandering or curved sidewalks in an effort to increase the tree planting area for present and future trees. Property owners may install root barriers during sidewalk replacement to delay roots from encroaching into the sidewalk area.
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