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Keeping it Neat

Trees & Yard Maintenance

City Ordinances require residents to maintain "that part of the public street right of way lying between the sidewalk or right of way line and the curb line, edge of pavement or edge of traveled way."

Mowing

Mowing and maintaining the grass. If the city determines the parking area or right of way can not be safely mowed with normal property owner equipment due to excessive slopes, the city will mow it.

Tree Trimming

Trees need to be trimmed to an eight foot clearance above the sidewalk and a fourteen foot clearance above the street. City staff will identify neighborhoods in the fall that will participate in the spring street-trimming program. Notices will be hung on residential doors to remind residents of the February tree-trimming program.

If you have trimmed your trees and do not want to participate in the February tree-trimming program, contact City of Johnston.