The City of Burlington’s Tree Ordinance requires that property owners obtain written approval from the City prior to pruning and/or removal of any tree located in the public right-of-way (typically, this is the area between the curb and the sidewalk). There is no charge for the application to prune or remove a street tree.
Application
Prior to any tree pruning and/or removal, please complete and return the application to:
Patrick Moore City of Burlington Forester 400 Washington Street Burlington, IA 52601