Urban Forestry.
The City of Hamilton’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.
The Municipal Arborist will review trees in the power lines by appointment. Please contact the Urban Forestry office or submit a MyHamilton (311) request.
Tree Pruning & Removal.
Application
Prior to any tree pruning and/or removal, please complete and return the application to:
Dave Bienemann
Municipal Arborist/Utility Forester
City of Hamilton
345 High Street, Suite 450
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
513.785.7556 office
513.737.2401 fax
dave.bienemann@hamilton-oh.gov
If the application for street tree pruning and/or removal is approved it will be necessary to obtain a Right-of-Way Permit issued by the City of Hamilton Public Works Department. A free permit to work in the city right-of-way must be obtained from the Department of Public Works office Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Office is located at 345 High Street, Suite 450. Please call (513) 785-7264 or email Todd.Balph@hamilton-oh.gov for Todd Balph, Engineering.
Tree Pruning Resources
Tree Pruning Guide
https://www.azlca.com/uploads/documents/04-tree-pruning-guide.pdf
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Types-of-Credentials/ISA-Certified-Arborist
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 300 Pruning Standards
https://www.tcia.org/TCIA/TCIA/Blog_Items/2016/Tree_Pruning_to_ANSI_Standards.aspx