Tree Replacement Requirements: Tulare vs Visalia
How do tree replacement requirements rules compare between Tulare, CA and Visalia, CA?
Tulare, CA
Tulare County
Tulare's Street Tree Ordinance (Ch 8.32) allows the City to require replacement of any parkway tree that is removed, using a species from the approved City Street Tree Master Plan, planted from a 15-gallon container and spaced per City standards (generally ~35 feet on center). New residential construction must plant street trees per § 8.32.170. The Landscaping chapter (Ch 10.196) also imposes tree-installation standards on new commercial and multifamily projects.
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Tulare County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Tulare | Visalia |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement stock size | Minimum 15-gallon container per § 8.32.170 | - |
| Spacing | Generally 35 feet on center, case-by-case (§ 8.32.170) | - |
| Species source | City Street Tree Master Plan species list | - |
| Triggering events | New residential construction, parkway tree removal, heritage tree removal, new commercial landscape plans | - |
| State overlay | MWELO (CCR Title 23 §§ 490-495) applies to projects with landscape >500 sq ft | - |
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Tulare FAQ
If I remove a tree do I always have to plant a new one?
Not always, but for parkway trees the City 'may' require replacement under Ch 8.32, and for heritage trees the Parks Department typically conditions removal permits on replacement. For non-heritage trees inside your private yard, no city replacement requirement applies unless triggered by a new landscape plan under Ch 10.196.
What species can I plant?
Street trees must come from the City Street Tree Master Plan approved list. Contact Parks and Recreation for the current species list; common Central Valley choices include Crape Myrtle, Chinese Pistache, London Plane, and various drought-tolerant oaks.
Can I plant smaller stock to save money?
No. § 8.32.170 sets a 15-gallon minimum container size for new residential street trees. Smaller stock will fail inspection.
Visalia FAQ
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