The City of Sanford Public Works Department is committed to keeping our community safe, beautiful, and accessible. Beginning June 29, 2026, the City’s contracted vendor, A Budget Tree Service, will begin a comprehensive tree care initiative to clear public right-of-ways.
This proactive maintenance ensures that emergency vehicles can navigate our streets without obstruction and that public sidewalks remain completely safe for pedestrians.
📐 Trimming & Clearance Standards
Crews will be utilizing proper arbor practices to elevate tree canopies to meet city safety codes:
Streets & Vehicle Ways: Trees will be trimmed to a height of 17 feet to clear the way for fire trucks, ambulances, and waste management vehicles.
Public Sidewalks: Canopies will be trimmed to a height of 9 feet to ensure a clear path for walkers, runners, and strollers.
Note for Property Owners: Trimming will only be performed to the extent reasonably necessary to reach these required elevations. Because branches grow over public spaces, trimming may occasionally occur just beyond the precise city right-of-way line and onto the edge of personal property.
📅 Neighborhood Work Schedule
Please note that schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. Check this page regularly for live updates.
📍 Old Sanford Historic District
June 29: Northwest section (Elm Ave S to Palmetto Ave, W 5th St to W 9th St) | Includes Touhy Park & Centennial Park
July 1: Northeast section (East of Palmetto Ave past Magnolia Ave, down to E 9th St)
July 6: Southwest section (Elm Ave S to Palmetto Ave, W 9th St to W 14th St) | Includes Park on Park
July 8: Southeast section (East of Palmetto Ave down to E 14th St) | Includes Red Barber Park
📍 Georgetown
July 14: Northwest section around E 4th St | Includes Spring Gardens
July 15: Northeast section (Moving east toward San Marcos Ave & Mellonsville Ave)
July 16: Southeast section near E 8th St | Includes Bentley Park & Hopper Center
July 17: Southwest section (Cypress Ave & Pine Ave down to E 11th St)
📍 Goldsboro
July 20: Northwest section | Includes George Stark Park, Westside Recreation Ctr, William Clark Court, & Castle Brewer Court
July 22: Northeast section | Includes Cowan Moughton Terrace, Edward Higgins Terrace, & Coastline Park
July 27: Southwest section (Surrounding Crooms Academy & Goldsboro Elementary down to W 13th Pl)
July 30: Southeast section (Residential grid running east toward Sanford Middle School)
🚗 How Residents Can Help: Important Vehicle Notice
To allow our crews to complete this work safely and efficiently, please do not park vehicles on the street directly under right-of-way trees during your neighborhood’s scheduled maintenance dates. Blocked areas may result in delayed service for your block.
Contact & Questions
For real-time crew locations or further questions regarding the right-of-way maintenance schedule, please contact the Public Works Department directly or use our online service request portal.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Sanford safe and accessible for everyone!
