StreetTreeSF Opt-Out Information

What exactly would I be agreeing to do?

Per the Opt-Out Agreement, you are responsible for...

• The street tree and adjacent sidewalk area located at your property address
• Routine maintenance on a regular cycle
• Maintenance to address broken or hanging limbs or a collapsed tree
• Keeping the sidewalk and street around your street tree free of obstruction and safe for pedestrians and vehicles, including removing and disposing of maintenance-related debris
• Maintenance of your street tree should be completed by a certified arborist whose name and contact information will be provided to Public Works
• Maintenance will follow the City’s Pruning Standards

Do not...

• “Top” your street tree
• Use pesticides in or around the street tree unless you have approval from Public Works

Public Works may step in...

• And notify the property owner when any other pruning needs arise with a timeline to complete otherwise Public Works will perform the required pruning
• To perform emergency maintenance to protect public safety
• If any maintenance that does not meet City Pruning Standards is performed (such as topping) or if maintenance is not being performed on a regular cycle (penalties may apply)

Don't forget to notify Public Works in writing...

• When there is a change in ownership of the property
• In advance, should you wish to terminate this agreement
• In advance, should you wish to renew this agreement as it approaches the 1-year term limit 

NOTE: this summary does not constitute legal advice from San Francisco Public Works. Property owners should carefully review the proposed agreement and seek their own legal counsel, as appropriate.

Can I review the entire agreement before commiting?

Yes. You can review the entire agreement here or by clicking on the image below.