Frequently Asked Questions

Street trees grow along roads and are generally located in the tree lawn, an area between the street and sidewalk. The tree lawn is within the public right of way.

Gahanna Codified Ordinance 913 places maintenance responsibility of street trees on the adjacent property owner. However, the City is offering limited street tree maintenance services including removal of trees in poor condition and stump grinding. Contact the Forestry Superintendent for more information.

To remove a tree in public right of way, a Right of Way Permit must be obtained.

Yes, Gahanna Codified Ordinance 913 currently places maintenance responsibility of street trees on the adjacent property owner. Topping and intentional damage to street trees is prohibited by Code. Pruning should be performed by an ISA Certified Arborist to ensure that the tree is not damaged.

To plant a tree in public right of way, a Right of Way Permit must be obtained.

Yes, the City will remove any Callery pear tree in public right of way by request of the adjacent property owner.

The City is offering a limited street tree planting program only for properties that have had a tree removed by the City within the last 12 months and areas impacted by recent, large-scale street tree removal programs. Eligible properties will receive direct communication from the City within 12 months of the removal. Non-eligible properties may plant street trees themselves by obtaining a Right of Way Permit.

If the removal occurred within the last 12 months, the City will offer an optional opt-in street tree replacement program within a year of the removal. Information will be sent directly to eligible properties inviting them to opt-in to the program.

The City will grind stumps in public right of way. Turf remediation is the responsibility of the adjacent homeowner.

Please contact the Forestry Superintendent to request a tree inspection. If the tree is in poor condition, the City may remove the tree. Healthy tree removals and sidewalk repairs are the responsibility of the adjacent homeowner and require a Right of Way Permit.

The application for the Memorial Tree Program can be found on this webpage. Creekside Park is at capacity for this program. Other park locations may be requested on the application.