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Tree Protection in Paramount, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

In the City of Paramount, parkway trees sit between the curb and sidewalk, and owners of residential property with a parkway tree must water it, report hazards and maintain the parkway landscaping. Section 12.32.030 says planted trees should be indigenous or suited to the local climate, and topping is unlawful.

Parkway Tree Planting Standards in Paramount, CA

Some Restrictions

Paramount Municipal Code § 12.32.030

2. The owner of private property in all residential zones of the City whose property includes a parkway tree shall: a. Provide adequate water to any parkway tree planted on his or her parkway. b. Notify the Public Works Department of any suspected tree hazards or maintenance needs of the parkway tree. c. Landscape and properly maintain the landscaping within the parkway adjacent to his or her p...

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