Regulations

Trees on public property and in the public right-of-way are protected by the Code. No one may remove, prune, or plant a tree on public propertywithout the permission of the City. Anyone having a concern about the safety or health of a tree (dead branches, low-hanging branches) should contact Town Hall to have the tree inspected by the City’s staff or contract arborist. Delaware City has approved certain species of trees for for planting on public property. Trees on the approved planting list [pdf] have been selected for their growing habits and size, depending upon location and possible interference with utilities.