[City of Royal Oak, MI] Street Tree Request Form

City of Royal Oak - Street Tree Request Form

Thanks for your interest in expanding Royal Oak's neighborhood tree canopy! If you would like to request a tree planted in front of your property, please complete this form.

PLEASE NOTE:

A 'street tree' is one that is planted in the public right-of-way (the area between the sidewalk and the street). All trees are 2-inch caliper (stem diameter) and approximately 8-10 feet tall.

We cannot tell you when the tree will be planted but can assure you that we will keep your request on file for future consideration.

Each property will be inspected to ensure that the planting site is large enough to support the growth of a tree. To ensure a diverse and resilient tree canopy, city arborists will select the type of tree to be planted in front of your home.

Tree Planting Requirements

Trees should be spaced 25' apart from another tree.
If wires hang above the planting site, the arborist will need to select a smaller tree species to avoid entanglement.
Do not sign up for a new tree until the previous tree has been removed. If only the stump remains, then it is fine to request a new tree.
- Stump removal will be expedited by JH Hart prior to tree planting.
- Trees might not be planted in same spot a previous tree was located due to its left-over root system.
- Trees planted and removed within one year are under warranty and will be replaced automatically.

Questions? Email DPS@romi.gov

Program Eligibility

Please carefully read each of the following:

I am the property owner of the site for the requested tree or am authorized to request a tree on behalf of the owner.

Yes

I understand that the City Arborist will make the decision regarding tree species and planting location.

Yes

I understand that post-planting tree care is my responsibility, including regular watering per instructions.

Yes

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, click NEXT to continue.

I have an existing stump in my easement that the city needs to remove before a new tree is planted?

Yes

Please Note: Do not sign up for a new tree until the previous tree has been removed. If only the stump remains, then it is fine to request a new tree.

I have wires over my easement?

Yes

I have a corner house or multiple easements?

Yes

Please provide the address of the planting location below:

Contact Information

Phone Number

Do you have any comments for the Arborist?