Parks issues Tree Work Permits for construction near city-owned trees, offers free root-and-sidewalk consultations, and administers the policy exempting owner-occupied 1-, 2-, or 3-family homes from paying for sidewalk repair caused solely by a city tree's roots. Because root damage is one of the most common defect causes cited on a Notice of Sidewalk Violation, Parks often ends up part of the resolution even though DOT issued the original notice. Property owners suspecting tree-root damage should confirm the responsible tree is city-owned before assuming Parks' program applies.
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