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Tree Protection in Framingham, MA (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Framingham, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

In the City of Framingham, subdivision developers must plant a street tree every 20 to 30 feet along new roads, with at least two street trees per created lot, under City Code § 530-61. Trees must be 2.5 to three inches in caliper when planted, and the Framingham Tree Warden certifies compliance before Inspectional Services will issue a certificate of occupancy for the new lots.

Framingham Street Tree Planting Standards

Some Restrictions

Framingham City Code § 530-61

B. Public landscaping. (1) All public landscaping shall be installed in accordance with best practices to ensure sustained survival of plantings. (2) The Framingham Tree Warden shall certify compliance with these regulations and the acceptance of all street tree plantings prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy from the Inspectional Services Division. ... (4) Subdivisions shall be d...