Public Works

The Public Works Department is responsible for administering the City’s public works program and for providing engineering functions. The Department is primarily responsible for the design, preparation and checking of plans for all facilities within street rights-of-way, including those within private developments and City-owned property. The Department prepares necessary plans, designs and specifications for streets, sidewalks, storm drains, sewers, parks, parkways, medians, signing and striping. The Department administers contracts with other agencies or entities for the cleaning of public streets, alleys, storm drains and for the repair to streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The Department is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of City-owned properties, facilities and equipment, as well as City parks, parkways, trees and grounds landscaping, joint use facilities and City Trails.

Encroachment Permits

An Encroachment Permit is required for any work within the public right-of-way (i.e., drive approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk, decorative paving or walkways, or roll-off bin).

Please use our online permitting system “ConnectLCF” to apply for a permit. You may also request inspections from the system. You must register with you own login before applying. You may also find useful guides and tutorials under the How To dropdown menu on ConnectLCF portal.

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Transportation Permit

Small Wireless Facility Application

Reso 19-08 New Wireless Facility

Request Sewer WYE Sheet & As Built

Please provide the property address requesting for.

Request

Capital Improvement Projects

Recreational Vehicle Permit

Waste Disposal and Recycling

Request for a Tree Evaluation in the Public Right of Way

Tree Evaluation in the Public Right of Way

The City, following industry standards, maintains trees in the public right of way. Please use the form below to report/request evaluation of a particular tree in the public right of way.

Request for a Tree Evaluation In the Public Right of Way

Requestor's Information

Please use this form to submit a request for the City to evaluate a tree in the public right of way. Evaluation such as additional trimming, more watering, damaged tree, failing tree and etc).

Requestor's Name(Required)

First Last

Requestor's Phone(Required)

Requestor's Email(Required)

Would you like the City to follow up with you on this request?(Required)

Tree Information

Tree Location (Abutting Property Address)(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Reason for the Request(Required)

Please provide an explanation why you believe the tree needs to be evaluated. Please provide specifics in your explanation to help us better understand the issue.

Sign Name(Required)

First Last

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Phone

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Request for Tree Planting in the Public Right of Way

Tree Planting in the Public Right of Way

Request for Tree Planting in the Public Right of Way

Requestor's Information

Please use this form to submit a request to plant a tree abutting your property in the public right of way.

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Phone(Required)

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Email(Required)

Tree Information

Tree Location (Abbuting Property)(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

I would like a suitable tree planted in the parkway.(Required)

Yes (the City will contact you regarding the type of species)

No (see appeal process under Municipal Code 4.24.040)**

**Property owners within a street block may file a petition to amend the official map of city trees in order to request a different species of city tree for a street block than the species of city tree designated in the official map of city trees as follows. Please see the appeal process.

Normal Maintenance Acknowledgment(Required)

Yes, I agree to provide normal maintenance for said tree as specified.

•Fill tree well with water until it is completely saturated.

•Water twice per week during summer months.

•Water once per week during the rest of the year.

•Follow the tips shown on the city tree education program on the reverse side of this letter.

•Water and care for the tree for five (5) years after it is planted.

•Keep the tree free of weeds and debris
Review the City's Tree Maintenance Guide for trees in the public right of way.

I acknowledge that I am the property owner for the above address and hereby formally request a tree to be planted in the public right of way abutting my property.(Required)

Acknowledged

Sign Name(Required)

First Last

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Phone

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Tree Removal in the Public Right of Way

Tree Removal in Public Right of Way

Municipal Code 4.24.070 Removal of city trees as initiated by abutting property owner.

Any property owner desiring to remove a city tree abutting his or her property shall submit an application (below), along with any required fees, to the director requesting such removal to be undertaken by the city. The application shall be on a form approved by the director and shall be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the reasons for the request and any supporting evidence.
Upon receipt of an application and the required fees, the director shall schedule a public hearing before the commission.
Notice of the public hearing shall be provided in writing to the property owner of each property on the street block at least ten days prior to the public hearing. The notice shall state the date and time of the public hearing and a brief description of the action. Notice shall be by first-class U.S. mail.
The commission shall approve the request for removal if it finds any of the following:
The city tree creates an unreasonable burden upon the abutting property owner; and/or
The city tree creates an unreasonable economic burden or hardship upon the abutting property owner; and/or
The city tree creates a disproportionate impact on the abutting property owner and/or street frontage based on the size of the city tree.
Following the public hearing by the commission, it shall consider the matter and may approve, deny, or approve/deny in part. The commission may include any reasonable conditions as part of its decision.
The determination by the commission shall be final and effective unless appealed to the city manager and/or the city council in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 4.24.060(D) and (E), respectively, except that the city manager and city council shall render the decision based on the findings set forth in subsection D.
In any case, where the commission, the city manager, or the city council desires another arborist report before it renders a decision, the selection of the arborist shall be mutually agreed upon by both the city and the appellant and the cost of the report shall be equally shared by the city and the appellant. If the parties are unable to mutually agree upon an arborist, the commission, the city manager, or the city council, as applicable, shall select the arborist.
Where the applicant receives a final decision of approval by either the commission or city manager and wishes to remove the city tree immediately, the costs to do so shall be shared equally by the city and the applicant.
The director shall replant a new city tree when possible following the removal of a city tree. (Ord. 424 § 1, 2014)

Step 1: Appeal Removal of City Tree to Public Works and Traffic Commission: $100 (Administrative) plus $120 (Public Notice) and any outside costs.

Step 2 (if necessary): Appeal Removal of City Tree to City Manager: $100 (Administrative) plus $120 (Public Notice) and any outside costs.

Step 3 (if necessary): Appeal Removal of City Tree to City Council: $100 (Administrative) plus $120 (Public Notice) and any outside costs.

Request for Tree Removal In Public Right of Way

Requestor's Information

Please use this form to submit a request for a tree removal in the public right of way. Tree removals are governed by the City's Municipal Code 4.24.070.

Only the abutting property owner may request a tree removal.

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Phone(Required)

Requestor/Abutting Property Owner's Email(Required)

Tree Information

Tree Location (Abutting Property Address)(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Number of Trees to Be Removed(Required)

Tree Species to Be Removed(Required)

Reason for the Removal(Required)

Upload supporting documents for the removal reason.

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Max. file size: 25 MB, Max. files: 5.

Maximum file size - 25 mega bytes.

Upload a Photo or Site Map of the Tree to be removed(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.

Property Owner's Affidavit(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Abutting Property Owner to the tree in the Public Right of Way Must sign an affidavit.

Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.

I acknowledge that I am the abutting property owner.(Required)

Acknowledged

Sign Name(Required)

First Last

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Comments

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