Chino, CA Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)
Key Facts
- Planting strip defined
- Between curb and property line
- Plant list
- Must be service department-approved
- Surfacing
- Asphalt, gravel materials banned
- Adopted
- Prior Code § 24-8(d)
Summary
Chino limits planting strips along its streets to a service department-approved list of ground covers and plants, and bans asphalt, gravel, or other surfacing materials there.
The service department shall maintain a current list of approved ground covers and plants for planting in public rights-of-way. Use of plant materials other than those listed shall be only by prior approval of the service department. No plantings, construction, or excavation which endangers pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall be permitted in the public rights-of-way planting strips. No surfacing materials, such as asphalt, gravel, etc., may be used. No vines or other plant materials shall be allowed to grow on any street tree. The placing of temporary protection for new lawns or trees or the provision of watering basins shall not be considered a violation of this section.
(Prior code § 24-8(d).)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 38).
Full Breakdown
Chino Municipal Code section 12.16.090 governs the planting strip -- the area between the curb and the property line, defined in section 12.16.010(A)(5). The service department keeps a current approved list of ground covers and plants, and any other plant material needs the department's prior approval. No plantings, construction, or excavation that endangers pedestrian or vehicular traffic is allowed in the strip, no surfacing material such as asphalt or gravel may be used, and vines and other plants may not be allowed to grow on any street tree. Temporary protection for new lawns or trees, or watering basins, are exempted from the rule.
Violations & Fines
Planting unapproved species, using banned surfacing like asphalt or gravel, or letting vines grow on a street tree violates the chapter, punishable as a misdemeanor under section 12.16.300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put gravel or asphalt in the parkway strip in front of my Chino home?
Do I need approval for the plants I put in the parkway?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Chino
California rules heatmap·Compare Chino to another location·View the California tree protection overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Parkway Planting in Nearby Cities
How other cities in San Bernardino County handle parkway planting.