January 13, 2025

1 thought on “REMINDER FROM THE TOWN PLANNER: Cutting Trees in Right-of-Way Requires a Permit

  1. Which one of the permits covers tree removal. Don’t see one in your list for that action.

    This was posted by the Town Planner: REMINDER FROM THE PLANNER RE: WORK IN THE VDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY
    All work in the VDOT right-of-way requires a VDOT land use permit. This includes any cutting or trimming of trees in the right-ofway.
    Tree service contractors working in Cape Charles know that the right-of-way trees are not the property of the home or
    business owner proximate to the right-of-way. Recently a tree service contractor cut down right-of-way trees without acquiring such
    a permit. This contractor also blocked the street while performing that work. Blocking traffic and removing large limbs overhanging
    the public right-of-way poses a potential risk to people and property and needs to be done correctly. If you are thinking about
    cutting or trimming a tree in the VDOT right-of-way please apply for a land use permit. Please click here for more information regarding VDOT Land Use Permits and the application process.

    As a member of the Historic District Review Board we shouldn’t have to make you aware of this.

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