Tree Protection in Royal Oak, MI (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Royal Oak, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
In the City of Royal Oak, shade and ornamental trees planted on public highways, parks or other public places must follow spacing rules under § 710-12, and any tree planted in a street parkway must sit at least 3 1/2 feet from the curb and three feet from the sidewalk under § 710-13. The Department of Public Works administers both standards.
Royal Oak Parkway Tree Spacing and Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsRoyal Oak City Code § 710-12, § 710-13
In all future planting of shade and ornamental trees in the highways, parks and public places of the City of Royal Oak, the following rules as to spacing shall be observed: elm trees shall be spaced not less than 40 feet, oak trees not less than 35 feet, and other shade and ornamental trees not less than 30 feet; provided, however, any owner of a single lot may, in order to provide a shade or o...
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