Tree Protection in Lane County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lane County, Oregon.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
Lane County requires a planting strip along urban arterial and collector streets for street trees, landscaping, and ground covers. Trees planted in the public right-of-way are maintained by the County, but shrubs, groundcovers, and turf in that strip are the adjacent property owner's job.
Street Tree Planting Strips in Lane County
Some RestrictionsLane Code § LC 15.800.050(G)(2)(a)
The preferred design option is setback sidewalks. Setback sidewalks must be a minimum of five (5) feet wide with a minimum six (6) feet wide planting strip. Planting strips provide more physical separation of pedestrians from vehicles and space for street trees, landscaping, ground covers, or turf and provide aesthetic benefits to the streetscape. Street trees within public right-of-way are mai...
Tree Protection by City in Lane County
1 cities in Lane County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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