Is the tree growth on your property a nuisance to others?

Tree growth in Hafnarfjörður has been good this summer and in many places
well onto pavements and footpaths, which in many cases means that vegetation has started to obstruct the view of both pedestrians and drivers. The line of sight for drivers must always be unobstructed.
and pedestrians (including students on their way to and from school or leisure activities) should be safe on the town's footpaths and should not have to
walking on roads. 

Let's join hands and remove the vegetation that is growing outside the plot boundaries. 

The situation has become a nuisance in many places in Hafnarfjörður, and it is essential that all residents join forces to ensure that any tree growth beyond the property boundaries is removed. When the time comes, snowploughs on footpaths also need to be able to get through unhindered to ensure that, for example, walking routes are clear when winter sets in. The problem is quite significant and widespread.
the town's oldest neighbourhoods and in Setberg, where streets are often narrow. Also, in many areas near schools on footpaths that are heavily used by pupils. 

What needs to be borne in mind is that:

• Traffic signs must be visible
• Vegetation must not obstruct street lighting
• Pedestrians and cyclists should have free passage on footpaths.
• As mechanical sweepers and snowploughs operate, the minimum height of vegetation over paths must be no less than 2.8 metres.
• Vegetation over motorways must not exceed 4.2 metres in height, and this height restriction also applies where refuse lorries, fire engines and ambulances need to access a kerb or path.

Do you have everything under control? 

Tree growth is to be kept within the plot boundaries.

Building regulations This places a duty on garden owners to keep vegetation within the property boundaries. Regulation no. 112/2012, section 7.2.2, states: „The occupier of a plot is obliged to keep the growth of trees or shrubs on the plot within the boundaries of the plot. If the landowner fails to do so, and where the growth of trees or shrubs extends beyond the boundary onto a street, pavement or open space, the highway authority or the manager of the area is authorised to remove the part that causes a nuisance or is unsightly, at the landowner's expense, following prior notice.

Landowners are encouraged to trim their trees at the property boundary where appropriate, so that everyone can pass safely and without obstruction. There have been instances of trees obscuring traffic signs, street names and even street lighting.

We encourage landowners to ensure this is okay.