To ensure the safe passage of vehicles on Township streets, Public Works crews trim overhanging branches in winter as a part of a seasonal program. The program will begin on January 3rd, 2012 and should be completed by the end of March.
The Township is divided into area zones, with a different zone trimmed each year to ensure that all streets receive attention. Here are some guidelines crews use while performing the trimming:
- Trees are vertically trimmed from the back of the curb edge or right-of-way to a height of 13.5 feet. Shrubs and trees that block motorist sight from necessary signage are also trimmed.
- Shrubs and trees that overhang sidewalks leaving less than eight feet of clearance will be trimmed.
The zones in the Township scheduled to be trimmed this year include the Kingswood (across from the Dayton Mall) & Chautauqua plats and various rural roads. Residents of these areas will be notified by handbill in November/ December. The advance notice gives residents the opportunity to perform the trimming themselves or hire a professional prior to the start of the Township program. The schedule information will also be included in the fall publication of the Township Newsletter each year.
