Trees must be maintained in a healthy growing condition. Branches may not fall below 8 feet over sidewalks or canals, and may not fall below 14 feet over streets. Pruning must be performed in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI A-300). Tree abuse/hatracking is strictly prohibited. Dead trees/stumps must be removed.

Pruning of Trees

Proper pruning must be performed in accordance with the American National Standards Institute, ANSI A-300 and Broward County standards, as amended.

All tree pruners which provide services in the city are required to have a valid Broward County tree trimmer license.

Tree limbs found growing into street rights-of-way shall be properly pruned to provide eight (8) feet of vertical clearance above sidewalks and swales, and fourteen (14) feet of vertical clearance above paved roadways.

Tree limbs found growing into a canal right-of-way shall be pruned to provide eight (8) feet of vertical clearance above the mean water level or top of seawall.

Trees, or any other landscaping, located on private property or the swale of a public roadway determined to be obstructing streetlights shall be properly pruned by the property owner, or adjacent property owner to restore light output of the light fixture(s).

Trees, or any other landscaping, determined to be obstructing parking lot lights shall be properly pruned by the property owner to restore the required light output of the light fixture(s).