Tree Protection in Arvada, CO (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Arvada, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Arvada Land Development Code § 4-6-6-1 requires new development to plant at least one deciduous street tree for every 40 feet of street frontage, installed between the curb and detached sidewalk in an eight-foot-wide streetscape area. Trees taller than 25 feet at maturity cannot be planted under or within ten feet of overhead power lines, and adjacent property owners maintain the trees.
Arvada Street Tree Planting and Spacing Rules
Some RestrictionsArvada Land Development Code § 4-6-6-1
A.Generally. Deciduous street trees must be installed between the curb and detached sidewalk in street rights-of-way in locations approved by the Director or within ten feet of street rights-of-way with approval by the Director in cases where the Director determines that it is impractical to plant the street trees within the right-of-way. Street trees shall be located and spaced in accordance w...
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