Tree Protection in Palm Desert, CA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Palm Desert, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
In the City of Palm Desert, California, the downtown design guidelines say street trees of an approved type should be provided in the planting strip between the sidewalk and the street, with water conserving plants. Parkways at commercial uses can be omitted for pedestrian access, with trees in tree wells.
Parkway Street Tree Planting in the City of Palm Desert, CA
Light RestrictionsPalm Desert Municipal Code § 25.20.051
2. Parkway planting. The parkway between the sidewalk and the street should be landscaped and maintained as shown in Figure 25.20-7 and as follows: a. Street trees of an approved type should be provided in the planting strip between the sidewalk and the street. b. Parkways should be planted with water conserving plant materials. c. Parkways at commercial uses may be omitted to allow for pedestr...
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