Changes to sidewalk repair & street tree services
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 | Comments Off
Street trees are a great asset to the community, as well as individual property owners. For many years, the City of Fremont has maintained street tree and repaired the damage caused by them to residential sidewalks as a service to the adjoining property owner. This approach was always contrary to State law, which maintains property owners are responsible. Now, due to budget and staffing reductions, these services will no longer be provided.
Beginning June 24, the responsibility will now shift to property owners to maintain their street trees and sidewalks. In addition, property owners will be responsible for damages caused by improper tree maintenance.
To view the new Street Tree Guidelines and Sidewalk Repair Guidelines, go to Fremont.gov/Maintenance. Or call the city maintenance at 979-5700
information from Fremont’s summer 2010 “Fremont City News”