Boulevards and Easements

Woodbury has policies regulating the use of boulevard and easement areas. The boulevard (the distance from the back of curb to the property line) is part of the street right-of-way. It is used for sewer, water and street installation and maintenance as well as electric, gas, telephone and cable TV lines. The boulevard is typically 14 feet in residential neighborhoods. In addition, in residential areas, there is typically a 10-foot drainage and utility easement along the front and back property lines and 5 feet on the side property lines of each residential lot. Boulevard and easement areas are designed for public utilities, storm water drainage and the storage of snow plowed from the street. Items such as rocks, posts, trees, etc., should not be placed in those areas.

Before planting trees or placing other items on the street right-of-way or within adjacent drainage and utility easements residents should check with the Engineering Division to determine minimum setback from the street curb.

Lots on street corners have special requirements for landscaping. Any questions relative to this policy for your street footage, residents should contact the Engineering Division at (651) 714-3593 or engineering@ci.woodbury.mn.us.

• Phone, Cable, Natural Gas and Electric Service
• Yard Restoration
• If Your Yard Has Been Marked
• Locating Underground Utilities
• Boulevards and Easements