Tree Protection in Kings County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kings County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
Kings County recommends, but does not require, that new urban development plant and maintain shade trees along streets and in parking areas to cut radiant heat, under the county's Sustainable Development Practices article.
Kings County Street Tree Planting
Light RestrictionsKings County Development Code, Article 15 (Sustainable Development Practices), Sec. 1504(E)(6)
New urban development should provide and maintain shade trees and other landscaping along streets and within parking areas to reduce radiant heating and increase carbon emission sequestration. 7. New trees should be planted so as to avoid blocking solar access to existing solar panels as the trees mature. See
Tree Protection by City in Kings County
1 cities in Kings County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Kings County ordinances
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