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Tree root damage prevention (root barriers)
Summary
New landscaping rules require 36-inch root barriers at planting so tree roots stop cracking sidewalks, curbs and streets — a fix-up-front instead of paying for repairs later.
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Homeowners and the city, whose sidewalks and streets should last longer before root damage.
⚠️Who could be affected
Developers and property owners planting trees now face new installation and inspection requirements.
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