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Committee fixes discrepancy in clearance rules, aligns sidewalk tree clearance to 8 feet
Narberth Borough Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary
To resolve an inconsistency between code chapters, the committee recommended consolidating tree and sidewalk regulations into Ordinance 10-71 and adopting 8 feet as the minimum sidewalk clearance (the trees chapter previously said 9 feet). This is a technical consolidation recommended for council advertisement.
The committee recommended that council adopt a technical consolidation of code sections into Ordinance 10-71 and align the minimum clearance for tree limbs over sidewalks at 8 feet to match the streets and sidewalks chapter.…
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