Trees Limbs Down in Roadway

Service Request Type:

  • Tree, limbs, down ROW (right of way)

Used to:

  • Request removal of tree limbs in the city right of way. 

Routes to:


More Information:

  • Urban Forestry oversees the long-term care and development of Cincinnati's urban tree canopy and tree maintenance within public rights-of-way.
  • Urban Forestry does NOT respond on private streets or on interstates/state highways (these are handled by ODOT) except Norwood Lateral or 6th Street.

Process:

  • Forestry staff will investigate reports of limbs/trees down in street and will update the request. During storm events, Forestry will respond to locations in order of predetermined level of prioritization.
  • If a limb/tree is from a private tree, Forestry may cut back or prune off hanger and set back on owner's property.
  • For more information on the process, contact Parks Urban Forestry at 513-861-9070 during normal business hours to discuss planting with your district forester.

Safety Information:

  • If there is a serious life safety issue, call 911.

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