RMC Chapter 12.52 | Street Tree Contractors | Encroachment Permit Application | Approved Tree Lists | Street Tree Committee

Street Trees

The Street Tree Division of the Quality of Life Department maintains approximately 45,000 City-owned street and park trees with three employees and some contract tree trimming services through West Coast Arborists. The City of Redlands has been named as Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Association as a result of our dedication to a healthy and viable urban forest.

Though funding for tree trimming is limited, the City will accept all requests for street tree trimming. In addition to the regular tree trimming program, the City Council has allocated funds for contract tree trimming in the current fiscal year’s budget. Additional funds have also been allocated to complete an inventory and master plan of all public trees.

Calls for street tree services may include routine tree trimming, root problems such as buckling of sidewalks and curbs, trees blocking street lights or street signs, tree branches hanging too low and obstructing traffic, broken or fallen branches and palm fronds, and removal of dead trees.

For information regarding the City's street tree program or to report concerns regarding street trees please call (909) 798-7655.
For emergency reports after normal working hours call (909) 798-7681.

The City Council amended Chapter 12.52 of the Redlands Municipal Code regarding public trees. This code contains provisions that allows approved contractors hired by residents to trim, plant and remove public trees under an encroachment permit issues by the Public Works Department. There is no fee for the voluntary trimming, planting or removal of public trees by residents who hire certified contractors, subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. Chapter 12.52 may be viewed by clicking on the above link.