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Clear view! Owner asked to cut back hedges for safety!
The building department reminds property owners in Altdorf of their obligation to cut back hedges and trees for traffic safety by August 2025.
Clear view! Owner asked to cut back hedges for safety!
In July 2025, the Building Directorate will remind all property owners in the canton of Uri of their responsibility for the care of trees and hedges along streets and sidewalks. Compliance with these regulations is essential for the road safety of everyone involved, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. According to the statement from Swiss police Plants must not hinder or endanger traffic.
According to the cantonal planning and building law, it is necessary that trees, bushes and hedges are trimmed at all times in such a way that the overview of streets and sidewalks as well as the visibility at bus stops is not restricted. Frequent trimming is necessary, especially during the growing season, to ensure visibility.
Obligations for landowners
The landowners are responsible for the pruning. Some important points must be taken into account:
- Sichtbereich von Ausfahrten, Straßeneinmündungen und Bushaltestellen: Pflanzen dürfen eine Höhe von höchstens 60 cm ab Straße nicht überschreiten.
- Lebende Hecken, Sträucher und Pflanzen dürfen nicht in die Straße oder das Trottoir hineinragen.
- Bäume müssen überragende Äste im Fahrbahnbereich auf eine Höhe von 4,50 m und bei Trottoirs auf 2,50 m stutzen.
It must also be ensured that traffic signs, traffic mirrors and street lighting are not affected by the branches. The distance regulations from public roads must also be observed. Trees and fencing require a distance of at least 60 cm from municipal roads and different distances from cantonal roads depending on the height of the fencing.
Deadlines and controls
The construction department appeals to the landowners to complete their work by the end of August 2025. The message from Official news points out that control measures will be carried out on the streets after the pruning. If the regulations are not adhered to, the property owners will be informed accordingly.
In summary, compliance with these regulations is not only required by law, but can also contribute to the safety of all road users. Owners are called upon to actively contribute to road safety in the canton of Uri.