Informed Citizens

Trees that are dead, dying or diseased must be handled

When the City sees that a property owner’s trees are dead, dying, diseased or infested with insects, a notice may be given that the tree must be removed or otherwise dealt with. The notice should specify the time frame in which the owner is expected to handle the problematic tree.

 

Sec. 2.32.080. - Removal of dead or dangerous trees and roots.

It shall be the duty of the owner of any property abutting the right-of-way of any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place to remove any dead or dying trees or limbs or roots that are heaving sidewalks or that are dangerous to life, limb or property located upon the premises of such owner or upon the right-of-way of any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place abutting the property of such owner of property.

The city shall give notice to the property owner for such removal when required. Such work shall be performed within such reasonable time as may be specified in such notice.

Sec. 2.32.090. - Control of disease or insect infestation.

Upon the discovery of any destructive or communicable disease or other pestilence which endangers the growth, health, life or well-being of trees or plants in the city, or which is capable of causing an epidemic spread of communicable disease or insect infestation, such as Dutch elm disease, the city shall at once cause written notice to be served upon the owner of the property upon which such diseased tree is situated or the property abutting the right-of-way of any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place upon which such diseased tree is situated, which notice shall require such property owner to eradicate, remove or otherwise control such condition within a reasonable time to be specified in such notice. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an ongoing series meant to highlight the Holyoke Municipal Code and help citizens stay informed. The code can be viewed in its entirety at library.municode.com/co/holyoke.

Holyoke Enterprise

970-854-2811 (Phone)

130 N Interocean Ave
PO Box 297
Holyoke CO 80734