The City of Atlantic will be checking trees to see if they need trimmed. Officials say those that need to trim their trees over sidewalks, street, & allies will be notified by mail via a post card will be given 7 days to correct the issue by trimming their trees above 7 feet over sidewalks & 14 feet over streets & allies. Please make sure your trees are in compliance with the ordinance.

Below you will find City Code of Ordinance 151.05 DUTY TO TRIM TREES….

151.05 DUTY TO TRIM TREES. The owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep the trees on, or overhanging the street, trimmed so that all branches will be at least fourteen (14) feet above the surface of the street and seven (7) feet above the sidewalks. If the abutting property owner fails to trim the trees, the City may serve notice on the abutting property owner requiring that such action be taken within five (5) days. If such action is not taken within that time, the City may perform the required action and assess the costs against the abutting property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.