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Agricultural Division

Tree Trimming

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Trimming of trees whose trunks are located partially or wholly within the setback, and whose branches encroach beyond the setback, may occur ONLY under the following conditions:

  • Trimming shall not encroach into the agricultural setback, and
  • Trimming shall be the minimum necessary to allow equipment to safely operate, and
  • The tree roots shall not be cut, uprooted, or in any way destroyed.