Operations

The Public Works Department ensures that trees located within the public right-of-ways are maintained to provide shade for city roadways, sidewalks, and municipal properties by:

• Conducting maintenance inspections
• Removing dead or diseased trees
• Trimming or removing trees and other foliage that may obstruct driver or pedestrian line of sight

Tree City

The City of Oviedo has been a Tree City USA recipient for 26 years. This national recognition is through the Arbor Day Foundation. 

Tree Removal 

Trees within the city require a permit for removal. If a tree is diseased, failing, or a threat to structures, a letter from a licensed arborist will waive the permit requirement. The permit for tree removal can be found here.

Planting Trees On Residential Property

As you prepare for your springtime yard refresh, please review the following information about planting trees. Trees provide shade and enhance our landscaping and neighborhoods. However, what trees can also do is infiltrate our utility systems if they are planted in the utility easement of your property. When you plant a tree in the easement, the roots can spread deep and wide. Those roots can infiltrate the public stormwater or utility systems. While the ground above appears to be normal, the roots underground can destroy public infrastructure.

The roots (in this case) have completely infiltrated the stormwater drain, which is a very costly and time-consuming repair. The picture below shows one of our stormwater drains blocked by root growth. This damage can lead to blockages and backups which lead to street flooding. You can refer to your property's survey to see where your property easements are, or you can contact our Public Works Department's Stormwater Administrator at:

akortus@cityofoviedo.net

 or call 

407-971-5682

Let’s keep our roadways and properties safe from flooding!

Fleet Services strives to ensure that city employees have reliable access to vehicles and equipment that are required for operational needs. Fleet Services also ensures that the items are purchased, operated, and maintained safely and cost-effectively.

Fleet Services staff are skilled in a wide variety of areas, including maintenance, repair, parts acquisition, and management. Should issues arise that Fleet Services is not equipped to resolve in-house, various contracts are maintained with local, regional, and national businesses to address those needs.

Fleet Services also maintains a fueling station and strives to maintain adequate balances at all times to address emergencies. To ensure accountability, fuel transactions record data of the vehicle and the employee using the dispenser. Fleet Services also oversees, maintains, and ensures city generators are operable at all times. 

Fleet Services staff and management seek continuous training and improvement to optimize the maintenance of vehicles and equipment to better serve city staff and efficiently utilize taxpayer resources.

Submit a Mosquito Service Request to Seminole County

Mosquito control within the City of Oviedo is provided by Seminole County.

• Submit a mosquito service request online or call 407-665-5542.
• For mosquito related frequently asked questions, please visit Seminole County's Mosquito Information page.

Who Do I Call To Report A Pothole?

Not all streets within City limits are maintained by the city. Gated communities, Seminole County and FDOT also have maintenance responsibilities for streets within the city limits. For city owned streets please report potholes using the fixit form here. 

• For inquiries or concerns regarding road construction, water leaks, water meters, or general utility questions, please call 407-971-5668.

The city sidewalk crew maintains public sidewalks, challenges occur when street trees have roots that elevate the concrete, creating a lift. To report a lifted sidewalk or broken panel please use the fix it form here.

• For inquiries or concerns regarding sidewalks, streets, standing water, or tree trimming, please call 407-971-5668.