Tree Protection in Imperial County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Imperial County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Imperial County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Imperial County bars picking or destroying blossoms, branches or berries of eight named native trees and plants, on public or private land, without a horticultural commissioner permit.
Imperial County Protected Native Tree List
Some RestrictionsImperial County Code § 12.48.010
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to mutilate or destroy or pick blossoms, branches, leaves or berries from any: Mountain Dogwood (Cornus Nuttalli), Snow Plant (Sarcodes Sanguinea), Tiger Lily (Lilium Parryi), Western Azalea (Rhododendron Occidentale), California Holly Toyon Berry (Heteromeles Arbutifolia)... growing upon public or private land in the county of Imperial, withou...
Parkway Planting
New single-unit residential development in Imperial County must plant street-side setback trees no more than 30 feet apart and keep parkway plantings under 12 inches tall.
Imperial County Parkway Tree Planting Rule
Some RestrictionsImperial County Code § 90302.06(B)
The front and street side yard setback areas, excluding approved driveway entrances and public walkways, shall be landscaped. Within this area, trees shall be planted no further than thirty (30) feet apart and no closer than five feet from the back side of sidewalks. No plant material that will grow to a height of more than twelve (12) inches shall be planted within the street right-of-way or b...
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