Annual Tree Trimming Program

Annual Tree Trimming Program Guidelines

The City of Lebanon will be starting their annual tree-trimming program, which runs from December to March.  City crews will be trimming trees, shrubs and other vegetation that encroach on right-of-ways within the city.

The tree-trimming program provides safe and usable right-of-ways for pedestrians, vehicles and maintenance equipment. Not only on City streets, but sidewalks and alleys as well, by meeting Lebanon Municipal Code 12.16.040 which requires a clearance of 13 feet above streets and alleys, 14 feet above streets on truck routes and 8 feet above sidewalks. 

Properties that have vegetation in the right-of-way will be left a door hanger notifying them of the need for trimming.  Property owners who receive a door hanger have two options for vegetation trimming to comply with City ordinances: Call the City Maintenance Department at 541.258.4918 or send an email to cdc@ci.lebanon.or.us and notify them you will be responsible for trimming the vegetation – or – have City crews trim the vegetation at no charge to meet code. 

When City crews trim the vegetation, they will only trim what is encroaching on the right-of-way, which will leave a straight cut on the vegetation and trees.  If you have trees or shrubs that require special trimming or you would like to have it trimmed evenly, it is recommended that property owner’s take responsibly for the trimming.

For further information, please contact Frank Frenzel, Maintenance Department Supervisor at 541.258.4282 or via email at ffrenzel@ci.lebanon.or.us