Urban Beautification Services

Urban Beautification Services consists of the following divisions:

• Urban Beautification Division
• Arbor Division
• Special Assessment Districts (Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District and Oak Forest Wall and Beautification District)

Responsibilities include:

• Landscape Maintenance of City Roadways, Medians, Ponds, Facilities and Special Assessment Districts.
• Arbor Permits and Inspections for Tree Removals.
• Enforcement of the City's Arbor Code.
• Developement Plans Review for Arbor, Landscape and Irrigation.
• Site Inspections for Commercial Development and Re-Development for Arbor, Landscape and Irrigation.
• Management of the City's Urban Forest.
• Public Education regarding Arbor and Beautification.

Programs:

• Memorial Tree Planting Program
• Adopt-A-Road Program
• FTA - Gateway Community Program
• Historic Tree Program
• Pole Banner Program
• Replacement Tree Planting Program
• Tree City USA Program
• Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program
• Decorative Street Light and Street Sign Program 
• Arbor Day Program
• Sterling Communities Program
• Holiday Decorations Program

Decorative Street Lighting And Signs

To report a street light outage please click here.

Subdivisions desiring an upgrade to decorative streetlighting and/or street signs along public roadways should contact us at: (407) 327-5976 for additional information. The City will reimburse each participating community the monthly 'base rate' for each upgraded streetlight in the program.

Communities that have upgraded streetlighting and/or street signs are:

• Winding Hollow
• Tuscawilla Subdivision
• Glen Eagle
• Stonegable
• Mt. Greenwood
• Moss Cove
• Jesup's Reserve
• The Highlands

Special Assessment Districts

If you are a member of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District (TLBD) or the Oak Forest Wall and Beautification District (OFWBD), a new resource called D-Fast (Beta) is now available that allows you to look up the status of your assessments online over the internet. 

Current Assessment Rates for FY 2010 per ERU:

TLBD                                                                                      OFWBD

Phase 1 Improvement (Debt Svc)  $43                         Debt Svc   $72

Phase 2 Improvement (Debt Svc)  $17                         Maintenance   $57

Maintenance   $120

News Feed

2009/11 Forest Health Improvement Initiative Grant

Winter Springs has been awarded a grant in the amount of $18,537 for planting trees along the roadway on North Moss Road.   Look for enhancements related to this grant in July/Aug of 2010.  Many thanks to the Florida Division of Forestry for awarding us this tree reforestation grant in a much needed area!

Winter Springs Becomes An FTA Gateway Community

On September 28, 2009 the City Commission approved Resolution 2009-49, making Winter Springs one of the first Florida Trail Gateway Communities. The FTA Gateway Community Program allows for communities bordering Florida's Natural Scenic Trail System to attract nature-based tourism through unique recreational opportunities while also stimulating the local economy.

To find out more about the Florida Trail Gateway Community Program, please visit their website by clicking here.

Replacement Tree Planting Information

The Arbor Division has made available an informational flyer that explains the replacement tree plantings requirement of the City's Arbor Ordinance. When you remove a tree in Winter Springs, a permit is required! Please click here to download the flyer and learn more.

Winter Springs Named Tree City USA And A Sterling Community!

"Winter Springs recently named 2009 Tree City USA for the 21st year and has been recommended for the 2009 Growth Award by the National Arbor Day Foundation". Winter Springs is one of only twelve Florida, Tree City USA - Sterling Communities, awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Please click here to download the latest City of Winter Springs Tree Information Guide in .pdf format.

Memorial Tree Planting Program

The City of Winter Springs appreciates the many benefits that trees provide for our community. Trees bring an important natural element into our man-made environment as they shade our streets, homes and parks, purify the air, and produce leaves, flowers, fruits and bark of interesting color and texture. Along with these obvious benefits, a tree's stature, strength, and endurance tend to provide it a cathedral-like quality; consequently, trees are often planted as living memorials. The City also believes in providing opportunities for residents of Winter Springs who wish to acknowledge or remember significant individuals by allowing trees to be planted in select parks and public areas.

To participate in the City of Winter Springs Memorial Tree Planting Program, please click here to download more information along with an application.

Town Center Weddings

Would you like to have your wedding in the Winter Springs Town Center? Are you a Winter Springs Resident? Contact us to reserve your date for the lovely Blumberg Boulevard park area. It's a gorgeous place for your memorable event! Please call Chris Carson @ (407) 327-6593

Adopt-A-Road Program Litter Removal Program

Would your group or business consider adopting a roadway in Winter Springs? The Adopt-A-Road Program is an opportunity for you to help keep our City roadways clean.

• Adopt a minimum of 1 mile section of roadway (or length of the road).
• Minimum of 1 year commitment.
• Remove litter at least 4 times per year.
• Submit completion forms after each activity.
• Follow all safety and supervision regulations.

• Provide guidance and educational safety meetings.
• Provide safety vests and litter bags.
• Pick up litter bags after each collection activity.
• Post Adopt-A-Road signage at the beginning and end of each roadway.