Gentle reminder trees on private property need approval from the City BEFORE being removed: “Tree(s) NOT located within the City right-of-way require approval if the tree is located within the Downtown Historic District, The Riverside Historic District, The Ghent Neighborhood, and any commercial development.” (PDF)
PART II. – TREE PRESERVATION. Section 15-379 – Procedural requirements for removal of trees in certain areas.
Alterations to existing residential structures and new construction:
ARTICLE XXV. – NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICTS. Section 15-495. – Establishment of Ghent neighborhood conservation overlay district; promulgation of use and design standards.
No-cost Protective Covenant for your home – New Bern Preservation Foundation
Ghent and Trolley Run: Ward 1 – Voting Place: YMCA
Ward 1 Alderman: Rick Prill
Email: Prill.Rick@newbernnc.gov
Phone: 252-723-9812
Police non-emergency number: 252-633-2020
New Bern Public Works: 252-639-7501
Utility Control: 252-636-4070 to report outages, utility damages & water/sewer issues
Fire Dept : 252-639-2931 (information)
Fire/Police Emergency: 9-1-1 – Text 911 (text if you cannot call)
Development Services: 252-639-7581 (Enforces code and code violations such as no parking/driving on the median, no debris on median, permitting to take down private trees in a Historic District Overlay.)
New Bern Parks and Recreation: 252-639-2901 (Responsible for maintaining our median – mowing, edging, and public right-of-way trees, and tree belt.)
New Bern Animal Control – Animal Complaint: 252-633-2020 | Non-emergency: 252-672-4215
Craven County Animal Shelter: 252-637-4606
To report injured wildlife: 252-638-4646
Animal Control Ordinances (pdf)
Placement of Trash & Recycling Containers, Bulk Waste, and Yard Waste: Place on grass near the street curb line or right-of-way on which the residential property fronts/faces at least 6 feet from objects such as vehicles, fences, trees, poles, utilities, etc. DO NOT place in the street or on the concrete sidewalk.
Trash Pickup Weekly on Tuesday Morning: Trash & recycling routes run one day behind if your service day falls on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
Curbside Bulk and Yard Waste Pickup: Weekly on Wednesdays. “Place bulk waste out by 6 a.m. on your scheduled day in one neat pile away from your residential trash cart, recycling container, car, guide wires, trees, fences, sign poles, and away from power or utility sources. DO NOT place in the street or on the concrete sidewalk.”
More Info on Trash, Recycling & Bulk Pickup
Recycling: Monthly on Wednesdays (sometimes Tuesday!) – schedule (yellow)