Tree Regulations
Private Property:
No permits are needed to prune trees on private property.
Street Trees:
Street trees in the Downtown Tree Zone have special rules for removal and major pruning, as stated in Section 17.58.045 of the Zoning Ordinance. The city will handle pruning and removing these trees. Please contact Public Works to schedule.
Caring for Street Trees
If you have a street tree by your property, it’s your job to keep it healthy and make sure it doesn’t block the sidewalk. Here’s how you can help:
Watering and Weeding
Before You Plant, Prune, or Remove a Tree In McMinnville, trees play a vital role in enriching our community. If you're planning to plant, prune, or remove a tree, it's important to check whether a permit is required.
Regulations for privately owned trees and street trees are different.