Sidewalk trees are the property of the City of Columbus. If your sidewalk tree is causing issues, call the City Forester at 614-645-6648!
An arborist from the Urban Forestry department will inspect your tree and determine whether it needs to be removed. The department will add you to the city tree removal list. If the timeline for the city removing the tree is not adequate to your needs, ask for the paperwork to pay to remove the tree yourself. The Urban Foresters, can recommend replacement trees that will grow without harming the sidewalk.
Want a tree on your sidewalk? Reach out to the Urban Forester at 614-645-6648
Great! Continue to monitor them and if you have any questions please reach to µÛÍõ»áËù with any questions. 614.221.8888 at german@germanvillage.com
Is your curb disintegrating or leaning into the street?
Call 311 and request a curb repair; the City of Columbus will reset or replace your sandstone curb. Not wanting to wait? Hire a reputable contractor to pursue sandstone from the city’s sandstone curb bank or purchase sandstone curbing from a private vendor. Find out more about the curb replacement and the process for refund clickÌýhere.Ìý
Hiring a private contractor to repair a curb does require additional permitting. See Hire Contractor below
We understand the importance of choosing a qualified professionals and have created a list of pointers to help you find the right contractor for your home improvement projects.Ìý SeeÌýHow to Choose the Right Contractor.ÌýÌýÌý
Every sidewalk project requires a Certificate of Appropriateness.Ìý In-kind replacement and repairs are staff approval items, which means the Columbus Historic Preservation office will mail you your approval in approx. 7-10 business days.Ìý Material replacement or design changes require Commission review but are generally viewed favorably when converting from concrete to brick. For a complete application visitÌý
Include clear photographs of your sidewalk, state what brick pattern you are using, and if you are switching from concrete to brick.Ìý
Ìý– Cost $135
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