Street Trees and Park Trees

The Village of Bellevue Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department maintains all public trees along streets, in parks, and on other public properties.  

Public Tree Planting Programs

NEW SUBDIVISIONS TREE PLANTING
Through the new subdivisions tree planting program, the Forestry Department initiates the planting of street trees within the right-of-way adjacent to new homes, upon their completion. This planting typically occurs once a year during the spring for homes with an established lawn and upon issuance of an occupancy permit. In most cases, the cost of the trees is paid for by the developer of the home or subdivision to fund the planting of trees. Tree species, quantities and locations are selected by the Village Forester using parameters for space, site conditions and proximity to surrounding utilities.

PLANTING OF TREES WHEN STREETS ARE RECONSTRUCTED
There are many homes within subdivisions in Bellevue that were built prior to any kind of street tree planting program. These homes account for many of the subdivisions within the Village that are located west of Main Street. In an initiative to bring street trees to these neighborhoods, the Village plants street trees upon completion of road and utility reconstruction projects. According to municipal code § Chapter 427 – 6C, organized street tree planting along established streets may occur if a full road reconstruction has occurred, referring to the replacement of all underground utilities in addition to road resurfacing. This program allows residents in older subdivisions to benefit from the planting of trees. Some primary streets within the Village that have received trees from this planting program include Town Hall Road, Hazen Road, Guns Street and Manitowoc Road.

Learn more about public tree planting opportunities for residents by visiting (link to the “Tree Planting Programs for Residents” page)… on this page you can also add the memorial tree and bench sponsor program.

MEMORIAL TREE AND BENCH SPONSOR PROGRAM
Residents can purchase/donate a memorial tree or bench to be placed in any park. Trees and benches both come with a plaque or landscape paver that remembers the individual for whom the tree or bench was donated. Planting and future maintenance is conducted by the Village.

The Village of Bellevue offers homeowners the option of purchasing trees through the Village for planting in the right-of-way adjacent to their property, often at a significantly lower cost than purchasing and having a tree planted on your own.  Trees purchased may only be planted in the Village right-of-way and are guaranteed for 2 years when cared for properly as outlined prior to purchase.  For more information, please click on the Resident Tree Planting Program page. 

FORESTRY PERMITS
Tree Planting Permit Application, Tree Work Removal Permit Application