Tree Protection in Peoria, IL (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Peoria, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Peoria's Shade Tree Ordinance sets exact spacing and clearance standards for any tree planted in the parkway, the strip between sidewalk and curb: 30 feet apart for small trees, 40 feet for medium trees, and 50 feet for large trees under City Code Sec. 29-4(d), plus minimum setbacks from hydrants, utility lines, intersections, and traffic signs enforced by the city arborist.
Peoria IL Parkway Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsPeoria City Code § 29-4(d)
Tree planting sites must meet the following requirements: The minimum spacing between trees shall be 30 feet for small trees, 40 feet for medium trees and 50 feet for large tree. No tree shall be planted within 35 feet of an intersection, ten feet from a fire hydrant, five feet from an underground utility line or 35 feet from a traffic control sign. No trees shall be planted closer to a curb, p...
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