Volunteers commit to picking up litter, manual weed control and/or other maintenance as directed by city staff at least three times per... More… Volunteers commit to picking up litter, manual weed control and/or other maintenance as directed by city staff at least three times per year. *Due to the popularity of the program, all sponsorships expire on December 31 of each year regardless of when the sponsorship began. Renewing sponsors will have a two-year limit; meaning, at the end of your one-year term, you may adopt for another year. After that point, if no organization is waiting to adopt the site, you may adopt on a year by year basis. A sign will be placed at the adopted location bearing the name of the individual or group that has adopted the area. Staff will be in touch with you once your application has been received.Less…

Any person who owns property in Lafayette may apply to the city forester in order to designate a tree on that property as a landmark... More… Any person who owns property in Lafayette may apply to the city forester in order to designate a tree on that property as a landmark tree.In order for the city forester to designate a tree as a landmark tree, the tree must meet one of the following criteria: The city forester must determine that the tree is rare or is associated with an historical event; the tree must be at least 30 years old; or, the tree must have a circumference of 10 feet or more when measured three feet above its base. Less…

Please utilize this online form to apply for permission to cross public land in order obtain access to private property. Many times... More… Please utilize this online form to apply for permission to cross public land in order obtain access to private property. Many times this form is used by citizens who have a contractor who needs to access a backyard in order to perform work. While the city cannot gaurantee approval, we will do our best to accomodate resonable requests. Please allow 48-72 hours for processing as we must be certain that your request will not negatively impact public land.Less…

People may participate in the program by making a donation of $1,000 (or $750 for a backless bench) to cover the cost of the bench,... More… People may participate in the program by making a donation of $1,000 (or $750 for a backless bench) to cover the cost of the bench, bronze plaque and installation by City staff. Benches are ‘cedar’ colored, six-feet wide, and are a high quality, durable DuMor recycled plastic product. At the donor’s request, the 2”x10” zinc plaques can be personalized with a message of 50 characters or less. Less…