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Casper staff propose contracted arborist program to speed enforcement of overhanging trees
Summary
City staff outlined a plan to contract local arborists to remove hazardous or obstructive overhanging branches more quickly, with costs passed to property owners; staff noted a related federal grant is currently frozen.
City staff told the Casper City Council they want to contract local arborists to address private-property trees that violate city clearance standards for sidewalks and streets, shortening current wait times for remediation and aiming to reduce public-safety risks.
Why it matters: staff said delays of several weeks for private contractors leave obstructed sidewalks and sight-line hazards in place. The proposed program would allow the city to hire contracted arborists to fix a specific code violation within roughly two to three weeks and then bill the property owner, mirroring the city—s approach for nuisance mowing.
Amber (staff member) described the city—s escalation and proposed contract approach. Under current practice,…
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