Code Enforcement - Tree Maintenance
Free street tree branch disposal at the Yankton transfer station for City residents October 29, 2011 - November 5, 2011 during regular hours.
City Ordinance 24-39 Tree Maintenance
Street & Sidewalk Tree Clearance Described
City Code Section 24-40. Clearance: Any tree overhanging any street or right-of-way within the city shall have the branches trimmed so that such branches shall not block or otherwise inhibit street and sidewalk traffic and signs controlling traffic.
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Street Clearance
- Twelve (12') feet of clearance over all streets.
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Sidewalk Clearance
- All large trees shall be trimmed in such a manner so as to allow ten (10') feet of clearance over sidewalks.
Pruning Techniques
Small Branches
- For 1" or smaller use a hand shears.
- Cut back to the joint as close as possible to prevent re-growth.
Large Branches
- For 1" or larger use Pruning saw.
- Make 1st cut about halfway through the branch.
- Make 2nd cut all the way through.
- Then make the final cut.
