St. Paul · Land and Lot Clearing
Land and Lot Clearing in St. Paul, MN
Removing trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, farmed or opened up. This page applies it to St. Paul, MN, using the rules and conditions on the St. Paul city page.
Call availability varies by area and time of day. Calls are answered by an independent tree service provider.
Land and Lot Clearing in St. Paul: what to check first
Removing trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, farmed or opened up in St. Paul, MN. Before work starts, check the city's main tree rule: diseased or dangerous private trees may be ordered removed by the owner.
- Local rule
- Diseased or dangerous private trees may be ordered removed by the owner (St. Paul).
- Who to call about lines
- Xcel Energy, for trees near wires in St. Paul.
- Where the rules live
- St. Paul Legislative Code Title XVII, Chapter 175; Parks and Recreation Forestry.
St. Paul rules that apply to land and Lot Clearing
In St. Paul, MN, tree work is governed by st. Paul Legislative Code Title XVII, Chapter 175; Parks and Recreation Forestry.
The rule most likely to affect land and Lot Clearing in St. Paul: diseased or dangerous private trees may be ordered removed by the owner.
For the full local picture, including measurement and exemptions, see tree service in St. Paul.
Local conditions behind land and Lot Clearing calls in St. Paul
Emerald ash borer
Listed among the main tree hazards in St. Paul.
Oak wilt
Listed among the main tree hazards in St. Paul.
Dutch elm disease
Listed among the main tree hazards in St. Paul.
Summer windstorms
Listed among the main tree hazards in St. Paul.
How land and Lot Clearing runs on a St. Paul property
Walk the property
St. Paul: boundaries, keeper trees, wet areas, slopes and the access route for machines are marked.
Silt fence and access
St. Paul: erosion controls go in before soil is disturbed, along with a stable entrance for trucks.
Fell and process trees
St. Paul: merchantable logs are separated, and the rest is chipped or mulched.
Brush and stumps
St. Paul: a mulcher, excavator or stump grinder handles them according to the plan for the ground.
Final grade
St. Paul: the surface is left smooth, seeded or mulched to hold the soil.
St. Paul facts for land and Lot Clearing
| Item | St. Paul detail |
|---|---|
| Service | Land and Lot Clearing |
| County or jurisdiction | Ramsey |
| Tree rules | St. Paul Legislative Code Title XVII, Chapter 175; Parks and Recreation Forestry |
| Key local rule | Diseased or dangerous private trees may be ordered removed by the owner |
| Electric utility | Xcel Energy |
Work often paired with land and Lot Clearing in St. Paul
- Tree Removal
- See tree removal for how it relates to work in St. Paul.
- Stump Removal
- See stump removal for how it relates to work in St. Paul.
- Brush Clearing
- See brush clearing for how it relates to work in St. Paul.
Land and Lot Clearing questions from St. Paul
Does land and Lot Clearing in St. Paul need a permit?
Start with the city's key rule: diseased or dangerous private trees may be ordered removed by the owner. The St. Paul page explains thresholds and exemptions.
Who should be called first about trees near lines in St. Paul?
Xcel Energy. Keep at least 10 feet away from energized lines.
Can I burn the brush from clearing in St. Paul?
Only where local and state rules allow it, often with a burn permit and only in certain seasons. Many urban and suburban areas ban open burning.
Can I sell the timber from my lot in St. Paul?
If there is enough merchantable timber, a forester or logger may buy it. A state forestry agency can explain how to find a consulting forester.
More on land and Lot Clearing and St. Paul
Land and Lot Clearing help in St. Paul
Call to be connected with an independent tree company that works in St. Paul, MN.
(844) 955-1716Call availability varies by area and time of day
Limbwright is a referral service. Your call goes to an independent tree service company that sets its own schedule and terms. Ask for proof of insurance and a written scope before work starts. How this works
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Talk to a tree service provider in your area. Have the tree's location and what it is near ready.
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