Tree Protection in Puyallup, WA (2026)
2 verified tree protection rules for Puyallup, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Puyallup lets a property owner voluntarily nominate a tree for its heritage tree registry under PMC § 20.58.025, based on age, size, location, species, aesthetics or historical significance. Once approved after arborist review and neighbor comment, a heritage tree is protected: recklessly removing it is unlawful, and altering it needs a heritage tree alteration permit.
Puyallup Heritage Tree Registry and Protection
Some RestrictionsPMC § 20.58.025(1), (2), (2)(a)
A heritage tree is a tree that has been designated as such pursuant to this chapter due to its notable characteristics, including, but not limited to, age, size, location, species, aesthetics or association with an event that is significant to the city of Puyallup. ... Heritage Registry. The city may establish a heritage tree registry. ... Nomination. A tree owner may nominate his or her tree f...
Parkway Planting
Puyallup Municipal Code § 11.28.030 requires street trees along the frontage of new commercial, industrial and institutional projects and any new residential development of more than one unit. Smaller two-to-five-unit residential projects are encouraged, not required, unless the site sits on the arterial tree plan, borders an existing planting, or needs trees for mitigation.
Puyallup Street Tree Planting Requirement
Some RestrictionsPuyallup Municipal Code §§ 11.28.030, 11.28.045
Street trees shall be provided along the frontage of any public street abutting a new development project. For purpose of this section, a new development project includes any new commercial/industrial/institutional facility or significant upgrades to said facility and/or any new residential project greater than one dwelling unit. Residential projects between two and five dwelling units will be ...
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