Village Introduces Parkway Tree Replacement Program For Residents

ROMEOVILLE, IL — In an effort to maintain the character of its family-friendly neighborhoods with a network of tree-lined streets, the Village of Romeoville announced the Parkway Tree Replacement Program on Tuesday, May 19.

This program is intended to assist residents who wish to have trees planted in the parkway in front of their homes where the trees do not currently exist or where the trees are in poor condition. It does not apply to commercial or common areas in the subdivision.

Cooperative Cost Share Program
The village will offer a cost-share program to residents who wish to have trees planted, and contribute $75 towards the purchase of each tree. Residents may choose from a variety of approved trees. Trees must be purchased from village’s designated landscaper.

Planting Guidelines
• Trees can be placed within the parkway. If a tree cannot be planted in the parkway due to the village requirements, the village will review a location within the front yard.
• Trees will be a minimum of 2.5 inches in caliper and approximately 8 feet in height.
• Residents may suggest locations for the trees, but locations will be reviewed for suitability and to avoid utility conflicts.
• The property owner must agree to the maintenance program.
• Once a tree is planted on the village right-of-way, it becomes the property of the village. The village is responsible only for the pruning and removal of parkway trees.
• Trees will have a one-year warranty.
• Type of trees allowed will be based on a mixture of tree species within the immediate area and
appropriateness for the area. In order to prevent the spread of disease (such as Dutch Elm Disease), no more than five of the same species of a tree may be located in a row.

The program is offered for the spring and fall seasons.

Submit applications for spring planting by June 1 and for fall planting by September 15 by clicking here.

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