FAQs • Temple City, CA • CivicEngage

Am I responsible for the tree in the front of my home?: The city is responsible for planting, trimming, and removing trees planted in the public right-of-way (generally 8 to 10 feet from the street). Residents are expected to provide routine maintenance on city-owned trees in the public right-of-way including watering.

City-owned trees cannot be trimmed or removed without an approved permit from the Parks and Recreation Department. If you are unsure whether a tree is located within the right-of-way, call the Parks and Recreation Department.

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1. Am I responsible for the tree in the front of my home?: The city is responsible for planting, trimming, and removing trees planted in the public right-of-way (generally 8 to 10 feet from the street). Residents are expected to provide routine maintenance on city-owned trees in the public right-of-way including watering.

City-owned trees cannot be trimmed or removed without an approved permit from the Parks and Recreation Department. If you are unsure whether a tree is located within the right-of-way, call the Parks and Recreation Department.