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City adopts new street tree list
Financial assistance program to help homeowners with tree maintenance
street tree pic
The Sycamore trees that line W. Main Street and their high and expanding roots have caused much damage to the adjacent sidewalks, and in some cases, homes. - photo by Journal file photo
For almost a year, the City of Turlock has been tackling the issue of the many broken sidewalks and overgrown and diseased trees that have become hazards for Turlock's residents. The Street Tree and Sidewalk ad hoc committee finished its work on Tuesday, by presenting a revised Street Tree Theme and Map that addresses some of the issues that arise with different tree varieties. This revised list of approved street trees comes after the City Council adopted a new ordinance in December that requires notification of property owners' maintenance obligations related to street trees and sidewalk areas with every sale or transfer of property.
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