Tree Protection in Bloomington, IL (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Bloomington, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
In the City of Bloomington, planting a tree in a public right-of-way or parkway requires a City Forester permit, and the tree must be at least one inch in trunk diameter, spaced at least 15 feet from other trees, and kept clear of curbs, sidewalks, and utility lines.
Bloomington Parkway Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsBloomington City Code § 19-105(B)
Plant. Any plant or tree set out on public land or a public thoroughfare is subject to removal by the City at any time unless an application for such planting is first filed and a permit to so plant shall be issued by the City Forester and all planting is subject to the following restrictions and regulations: ... Trees must not be less than one inch in diameter of trunk one foot above the groun...