Tree Protection in Detroit, MI (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Detroit, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
New residential subdivisions in Detroit must plant street trees meeting Recreation Department standards for soil depth, irrigation, tree grates, staking, and salt resistance under the zoning code's landscaping requirements.
Detroit Street Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 50-14-376
Notwithstanding the exemption in Section 50-14-303 of this Code, the developer of any new residential subdivision shall install street trees. Such plantings shall be consistent with planting standards that are maintained by the Recreation Department, which specify soil depth, irrigation requirements, tree grates, staking, and other planting details. Street trees shall be salt-resistant.
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