What are the penalties for illegal tree cutting or trimming?
The penalties are extensive and can include citations of $450 per tree, tree replacement at a 6 to 1 ratio and a $300 per inch cut payment into the City Tree Bank.

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1. Can advertising signs be placed in right-of-ways or medians?
2. Are complaints kept confidential?
3. How do I report a code violation?
4. How quickly will a code compliance officer respond to a complaint?
5. Are complaints kept confidential?
6. Can advertising signs be placed in right-of-ways or medians?
7. Is it a property owner’s responsibility to maintain the right-of-way between the sidewalk and the street?
8. Is an Arbor Permit required to cut down a tree?
9. Is an Arbor Permit required to trim or prune a tree?
10. What are the penalties for illegal tree cutting or trimming?
11. Is a commercial / multi-family / homeowner’s association required to maintain their site and landscaping?
12. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?
13. Do I need a permit to put a balloon, banner or other type of attention getting device in front of my property?
14. Can I park a boat, boat trailer, camper, motor home in a residential area?
15. How tall is grass allowed to grow before being considered a violation of local codes?
16. When is a vehicle considered a commercial vehicle and are commercial vehicles allowed in residential neighborhoods?
17. Are vehicles parked on a driveway required to have current tags and be driven regularly?