23 Oct ACHD wThe Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be in your area over the ne few months pruning trees + shrubs to meet required roadway clearance requirements for upcoming maintenance activities.ill be in Neighborhoods Trimming and Pruning Trees and Shrubs
2023
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Pruning Prep work for ne seasons crack sealing + chip sealing + concrete/pavement repairs.
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be in your area over the ne few months pruning trees + shrubs to meet required roadway clearance requirements for upcoming maintenance activities.
PRUNING RESPONSIBILITIES
ACHD will complete the pruning between February 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023.
ACHD will only prune for roadway clearance, not aesthetics.
There is no cost to property owners.
PROPERTY OWNER PRUNING ACHD PRUNING
Must be complete by January 31, 2023
Starts February 1 ,2023 ACHD or the property owner may do the pruning.
Tree + Shrub
Property owners are encouraged to prune their trees and shrubs themselves or hire a professional.
Email us at TreePruning@achdidaho.org and let us know so we don’t duplicate efforts!
Work must be complete by January 31, 2023. A�er this date, ACHD will complete the pruning.
If you choose to prune trees in the public right-of-way, you may need to obtain a free permit from your
city parks department.
WHY PRUNE?
Properly maintained trees and shrubs not only allow safe travel for
those that drive, walk and bike, it also makes it possible for
maintenance trucks and equipment to work on your street. Pruning also
protects your trees and shrubs from damage from maintenance equipment.
208-387-6350
TTY: 1-800-377-3529
www.achdidaho.org
TreePruning@achdidaho.org
QUTIONS?
Committed to Service
SIDEWALKS SHOULD HAVE EIGHT FEET OF VERTICAL CLEARANCE.
TREE LIMBS OVERHANGING THE STREET SHOULD HAVE 14 FEET OF VERTICAL
CLEARANCE. 8 FEET 14 FEET EDGE OF PAVEMENT SIDEWALK
SHRUBS MUST BE PRUNED TO BEHIND THE SIDEWALK.
BACK OF SIDEWALK
IF NO SIDEWALK, SHRUBS MUST BE PRUNED FAR ENOUGH FROM THE CURB OR EDGE OF STREET TO NOT IMPEDE TRAVELERS.
CURB
PRUNING REQUIREMENTS
TRE SHRUBS
Ada County Highway District PERMIT NO. 881
3775 Adams Street
Garden City, ID 83714
208-387-6100
TTY: 1-800-377-3529
Committed to Service
PRUNING AREA
Work will include most streets within the dotted lines. Learn more online: www.achdidaho.org/treepruning
To arrange for a translator or other accommodation, contact ACHD at (208)
387-6100 | TTY: 1-800-377-3529 | projects@achdidaho.org. Se les recomienda
a las personas que necesiten un interprete o arreglos especiales que llamen a
la coordinadora de participacion publica, al (208) 387-6100 | TTY:
1-800-377-3529 | projects@achdidaho.org.