What if a street tree has damaged the sidewalk in front of my house or business?
In the past, some street trees were planted in unsuitable locations and their roots have caused sidewalk upheavals. It is, again, the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to repair the sidewalk. To have a sidewalk that has been upheaved evaluated please contact the Natural Resource Specialist at 301-759-6607.

Currently, the city practices the “right tree, in the right place” policy. The goal is to plant trees that are suitable for the location and thus, eliminate sidewalk upheavals.

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1. What is the definition of a street tree?
2. What is the public right of way?
3. What are the benefits of street trees?
4. Who is responsible for pruning the street trees?
5. If I would like a street tree, what do I do?
6. If a street tree has been planted in front of my house or business, what can I do to help?
7. Who is responsible for sidewalk repair?
8. What if a street tree has damaged the sidewalk in front of my house or business?
9. Who is responsible if a street tree in front of my house or business is damaging my sewer line?
10. I think that the street tree is dying in front of my house or business, what do I do?
11. When a street tree has been removed in front of my house or business, what happens afterwards?