Public Works

Please reach the Planning Department at planning@ci.sandy.or.us to assist in determining if a tree is a street tree.  Please include your address along with a picture of the tree and where it's located, if possible.

After a storm, if limbs and debris will not fit in your yard debris container, the City has a free chipper rental program.

Click on the following link for more information about "How to Reserve the Chipper": https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/publicworks/page/how-reserve-chipper

A professional arborist can determine tree health. City staff will not make health determinations.

Please click on the following link for more information on tree pruning: https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/page/6251/22735.pdf

Yes. A tree removal permit is required for the removal of any street tree adjacent to your property.  For properties without a planter strip, the front yard trees are officialy street trees.

Yes. Street trees located in the planter strip are the responsibility of the homeowner.

The Chipper program is reserved for citizens who reside within the boundaries of the City limits.

Follow this link to find more information about reserving the chipper and associated rules. https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/publicworks/page/how-reserve-chipper

Please contact our Utility Clerk at:  503-668-7449 to discuss your water bill.

Many factors can lead to different taste characteristics.

Seasonal algae blooms in source water and chlorine residual levels are just a few examples of things that can lead to taste variations.

Sandy's drinking water is tested rigorously and meets safe drinking water standards.