--- title: "Stump Grinding in Newport, KY | Cincinnati Stump Grinding" description: "Stump grinding in Newport, KY: free quotes, chips hauled away and fresh topsoil, plus Newport street tree and yard waste rules with sources. Call (513) 587-6772." url: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/newport-ky publisher: Cincinnati Stump Grinding phone: +1-513-587-6772 quote: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact --- # Stump grinding in Newport, KY Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Newport, KY, in Campbell County. Quotes are free, usually quick and without an in-person visit, and the chips can be hauled away and replaced with fresh topsoil. Before you grind, check the Newport street tree rules below and mark your private lines. [Call (513) 587-6772](tel:+1-513-587-6772)Get a free estimate ZIP codes in Newport - [41071](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=41071#estimate) Served counties in green, Newport in lime. Map data: US Census Bureau. ## What to know before you grind in Newport Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from. - Tree programs ### Canopy goal Newport aims to keep its tree canopy at the current 33% and even out canopy between neighborhoods. Source: [City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy](https://www.newportky.gov/210/Trees-Tree-Canopy), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Part-time city arborist Newport has an ISA Certified Arborist on staff part time. Source: [City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy](https://www.newportky.gov/210/Trees-Tree-Canopy), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Tree Fund Fines, restoration fees, grants and wood sales from public trees go into a city Tree Fund. It pays for planting and care of public trees and for education. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.13 Tree fund](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Yearly re-inventory of public trees Each year the city re-checks and re-inventories a section of its public trees and prunes them later that year. Source: [City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy](https://www.newportky.gov/210/Trees-Tree-Canopy), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Permission needed for street and park trees Newport requires permission before any planting or pruning on a street or park tree, with fines for breaking the rules. The ordinance was updated in 2019. Source: [City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy](https://www.newportky.gov/210/Trees-Tree-Canopy), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Tree lawn trees are city-owned; owner pays for own removal Trees in the tree lawn (between curb and sidewalk) are public trees. An owner who wants to prune, remove or replace one needs the City Arborist's permission and pays for the work. If the city decides a tree must come out and be replaced, the city pays. If the owner does not want a replacement, the owner pays for removal. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.09 Maintenance](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Tree lawn plantings limited to 12 inches Fencing, large rocks, stakes, chains or plants taller or wider than 12 inches are not allowed in the tree lawn without city approval. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.09(G) Maintenance](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Tree Removal Application Newport posts a Tree Removal Application under its tree page documents. Source: [City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy](https://www.newportky.gov/210/Trees-Tree-Canopy), checked October 2026 - Emerald ash borer ### Ash trees and the city plan Newport says EAB reached the area by 2009, an infected ash can die in 4 to 5 years, and the city keeps an Ash Tree Management Plan. Source: [City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy](https://www.newportky.gov/210/Trees-Tree-Canopy), checked October 2026 - Stump and trunk removal ### Owner-removed stumps must go below grade If an owner removes a public tree, the stump must be taken out at least 4 inches below the ground surface. If the owner replants in the spot, the stump must go 12 to 18 inches down. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.09(H) Maintenance](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Permits ### City answers a permission request within 10 days A request to work on a tree in the right-of-way can be made in writing, including email, to the City Arborist. The city must give a written yes or no within 10 days. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.12 Permission requirement](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Permits ### Fines for unpermitted work on public trees Working on a public tree without permission is a $200 fine. Unauthorized removal costs $250 per inch of trunk diameter. A tree contractor found working without permission is fined $500. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.99 Penalty](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Yard waste and wood ### Owner clears yard waste from the tree lawn The owner next to a city sidewalk must mow, weed, rake and remove leaves, clippings and other yard waste from the tree lawn. It goes out through the city's normal waste collection. Source: [Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.09(E) Maintenance](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newport/latest/newport_ky/0-0-0-15569), checked October 2026 - Tree canopy ### Newport canopy study The 2014 canopy study gave Newport its own detailed summary and found 597 canopy acres, 33% of the city. Source: [Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy](https://nkyurbanforestry.wildapricot.org/utc), checked October 2026 ## Before you dig in Newport - Campbell County ### EAB in Kentucky EAB was first confirmed in Kentucky in 2009. A first quarantine covered 20 counties between Louisville, Lexington and northern Kentucky. In 2014 the county quarantines ended and the whole state was regulated. Source: [USDA Forest Service: Kentucky Forest Health Highlights 2015](https://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/fhh/KY_FHH_2015.pdf) - Campbell County ### Landslide-prone terrain The Kentucky Geological Survey says the geology and slopes of northern Kentucky make it prone to landslides. Slow movement often goes unnoticed for decades. Source: [Kentucky Geological Survey: Using LiDAR to Map Landslides in Kenton and Campbell Counties](https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_ri/26/) - Campbell County ### Landslide damage cost The same report says decades of building and slope changes left the area with one of the highest per-person landslide damage costs in the United States. Source: [Kentucky Geological Survey: Using LiDAR to Map Landslides in Kenton and Campbell Counties](https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_ri/26/) - Campbell County ### Slow slide movement A Kentucky Geological Survey source quoted by LINK nky says slides can move a few inches a year without being seen. Source: [LINK nky: Land slippages in Northern Kentucky highlight unique geological challenges](https://linknky.com/news/2024/04/30/northern-kentucky-landslides-slippages/) - Campbell County ### Regional yard waste guide The regional solid waste guide defines yard waste as dirt, branches and tree debris. It lists drop-off sites that take yard waste. Source: [Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area: Solid Waste Resource Guide](https://florence-ky.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NKSWMA-Resource-Guide_11.23.pdf) - Campbell County ### County does not collect trash Campbell County does not pick up or take household trash. Residents in a city use the city service, and unincorporated residents hire any hauler. Source: [Campbell County: How to Sign-Up for Residential Trash Service](https://campbellcountyky.gov/division/blocks.php?structureid=85) - Campbell County ### Holiday tree recycling program The county runs a Holiday Tree Recycling Program (page title only was read, no dates). Source: [Campbell County: Trash page menu](https://campbellcountyky.gov/division/blocks.php?structureid=85) - Campbell County ### County canopy 57% The 2014 canopy study found trees cover 57% of Campbell County, about 54,665 of 96,295 acres. Source: [Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy](https://nkyurbanforestry.wildapricot.org/utc) ## Free estimate in Newport Pick the closest answers, add your ZIP and send it. Photos help most. 1. Measure across the cut, at ground level, at the widest point. 2. Snap a photo of each stump and the path to it. 3. We reply with your free estimate. Rather talk? [Call (513) 587-6772](tel:+1-513-587-6772) ![Close view of the growth rings across the top of a cut pine stump](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/_astro/pine-stump-growth-rings.Pg0LkLSG_ZnC6hL.avif) ## Questions about Newport, KY ### Do you grind stumps in Newport, KY? Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Campbell County, including Newport. ZIP codes here include 41071. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate. ### What are the street tree rules in Newport? Newport requires permission before any planting or pruning on a street or park tree, with fines for breaking the rules. The ordinance was updated in 2019. Source: City of Newport: Trees & Tree Canopy. ### Do I need a permit in Newport? A request to work on a tree in the right-of-way can be made in writing, including email, to the City Arborist. The city must give a written yes or no within 10 days. Source: Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.12 Permission requirement. ### What does Newport do with yard waste and wood? The owner next to a city sidewalk must mow, weed, rake and remove leaves, clippings and other yard waste from the tree lawn. It goes out through the city's normal waste collection. Source: Newport Code of Ordinances: 94.09(E) Maintenance. ### Do I need to call 811 first? Call 811 before digging, and mark private lines such as sprinklers and lighting yourself. ### What happens to the wood chips? Grinding turns the stump into wood chips. You can keep them as mulch, or ask for them to be hauled away and replaced with fresh topsoil. 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