Tree Protection in Merced County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Merced County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Merced County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
Unincorporated Merced County requires subdivision developers to plant a street tree on every residential lot before homes are occupied. Zoning Code Section 18.36.050(H) applies in the M-H, R-1, R-1-5000, and R-2 zones and ties species selection to Table 3-6's front-setback spacing, with removed trees required to be replaced one-for-one.
Merced County Street Tree Planting Rules
Some RestrictionsMerced County Zoning Code § 18.36.050(H)
Street Trees. 2. Street trees shall be planted by subdivision developers in the following residential zone (See Table 3-6: Residential Front Setback Landscaping): a. M-H (Single-family mobile home residential); b. R-1 (Single-family residential); c. R-1-5000 (Single-family residential); and d. R-2 (Two-family residential). 3. Street trees shall be planted subject to the following: a. The locati...
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