D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 24. PUBLIC SPACE AND SAFETY |
Chapter 24-11. DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE |
Section 24-1107. TREE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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1107.1Any person who installs a tree pursuant to this chapter shall guarantee the life of the tree for one (1) year and shall replace any tree that dies or becomes diseased during the one (1) year period.
1107.2The adjacent property owner shall water any tree in the public space.
1107.3The adjacent property owner shall perform any needed maintenance of the tree space, including, but not limited to, cleaning, weeding, mulching, and replacement of plantings, or ground cover.
1107.4The adjacent property owner shall perform any needed general maintenance work on landscaped areas and planter boxes installed on public space.
1107.5The adjacent property owner or the Department may perform any emergency maintenance of a tree in the public space.