Tree Protection in Burlington, WI (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Burlington, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Burlington requires subdividers to plant at least one street tree for every 50 feet of dedicated street frontage in every new subdivision or minor land division. Trees must stand at least 10 feet tall at planting and match a species approved by the Park Board. A subdivider who skips planting instead pays a tree fee the Common Council sets, and the Park Board plants the trees later.
Burlington Street Tree Planting Rule
Some RestrictionsBurlington City Code § 278-65
In all urban subdivisions or minor land divisions, the subdivider shall plant at least one tree of an approved species and of at least 10 feet in height for each 50 feet of frontage on all streets proposed to be dedicated. Tree planting shall be completed in accordance with any neighborhood plan, or component thereof, and with plans and specifications approved by and at such time as directed by...
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