HB 3436
Prohibits a city from requiring a property owner to pay for the removal of a tree from public property or repairs to a public sidewalk damaged by a tree on public property.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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Bill overview
This bill prevents cities in Oregon from requiring property owners to pay for the removal of trees on public property or for repairs to sidewalks damaged by those trees. It establishes that cities cannot hold property owners financially responsible for the upkeep of trees located on public land. The bill aims to limit the financial burden on property owners related to trees on public property.
Key provisions
- Cities cannot require property owners to remove trees from public property.
- Cities cannot require property owners to pay for tree removal costs.
- Cities cannot require property owners to repair sidewalks damaged by trees on public property.
- The bill applies statewide to all cities in Oregon.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Cities
- Oregon residents
Notable changes
- Current law may allow cities to require property owners to pay for tree removal or sidewalk repairs.
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