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Anchorage Tree and Vegetation Standards

This rule establishes the standards for trees and vegetation in Anchorage. Among other provisions, the rule gives allows citizens to plant trees in rights-of-way but requires them to maintain any such trees, gives the city authority to remove hazardous dead trees, and establishes penalties for violations of the city’s chapter on tree protection.

Link:

  • Anchorage Municipal Code, Chapter 24.70

Policy Details:

Locale: Anchorage, Alaska [West]
Climate zone: Zone 7: Very Cold
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Anchorage Municipal Code, Chapter 24.70

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