Tree Protection in Santa Ana, CA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Santa Ana, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Santa Ana's urban forest ordinance limits parkway and street tree planting to an official species list set by category, with any other species needing sign-off from the environmental and transportation advisory committee. Spacing must follow the Public Works Agency Standard Plan Code Book, and new development must include street trees reviewed and approved on the project's site plan.
Santa Ana Street Tree Species and Spacing Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Ana, CA, Municipal Code §§ 33-185, 33-186
Sec. 33-185. - Street tree species to be planted. The following list constitutes the official street tree species for the City of Santa Ana. Species other than those included in this list may be planted as street trees with consent from the environmental and transportation advisory committee. ... Sec. 33-186. - Street tree planting standards. The spacing of street trees will be in accordance wi...
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