Street Tree Removal & Replacement

By ordinance, trees planted in the public right of way adjacent to private property are the responsibility of the adjoining property owner.  The City is responsible for trees planted within the downtown core area.  Two specific purposes of the ordinance is to establish the maximum amount of tree cover on public and private lands in the city and to provide tree lined streets. Typically trees are planted as part of new development by the developer, or by property owners. 

The ordinance also requires City approval to plant, remove or replace all trees in the public right of way.  Persons wishing to remove a tree within the right of way must file an application with the McMinnville Planning Department.