COQUITLAM, B.C., July 14, 2022 – Coquitlam reminds property owners to be proactive and trim any overgrown plants, shrubs, or tree limbs that overhang sidewalks and multi-use paths.
In spring and summer months, plants grow fast and can quickly become a safety hazard to pedestrians. In order to ensure that our City walkways remain clear, residents are asked to maintain vegetation on their property so that our community, including people with limited mobility or those who may be visually impaired, can continue to move freely.
Maintenance of privately owned trees is the responsibility of the property owner. The City of Coquitlam does not regulate the trimming of trees on private property as long as the trimming does not violate the City’s tree management bylaw.
For information on trees, contact the Urban Forestry team at trees@coquitlam.ca, and for more information on boulevard maintenance visit www.coquitlam.ca/boulevard.
Media contact:
Lawrence Dunks
Traffic & Street Use Manager
epw@coquitlam.ca
604-927-3500