Who maintains the trees within the public road rights of way?
Property in the public rights of way, including trees, is the responsibility of the adjacent roadway owner. The City of Apple Valley is responsible for city streets. Dakota County is responsible for rights of way along County Road 42, Pilot Knob Road, parts of Cedar Avenue, and McAndrews Road. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is responsible for rights of way along Interstate 35E and parts of Cedar Avenue. Some rights of way are privately owned, such as those in many townhouse complexes. The rights of way along most residential city streets extend thirteen feet behind the concrete curb. Many trees are located in the rights of way along city streets, and the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining them.

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1. When should I prune my oak tree?
2. How do I report a spill?
3. How often should I water my tree?
4. Who maintains the trees within the public road rights of way?
5. How do I find my property boundaries?
6. Why is the water in my pond green?
7. How do I know if my fertilizer is phosphorus-free?
8. What if my project doesn’t require a permit? Am I still responsible for installing erosion and sediment controls?
9. Do I need a permit to landscape my yard?
10. How much of the tree roots can be disturbed before the tree will decline?