Daytona Beach, FL Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)

13. Two categories are exempt from the street tree requirement: agricultural uses in the AG district, unless the agricultural land is later subdivided for new residential development, and lots developed for single-family detached dwellings. Where required, street trees must be planted between the back of the curb and the sidewalk; if that strip cannot physically accommodate them, the applicant must contact City staff to identify an approved planting location within the public right-of-way instead. Trees must be shade species except beneath overhead utility lines or other overhead projections, where smaller tree species are required instead, and any tree planted along an FDOT right-of-way must also conform to FDOT's own planting guidelines.

A root barrier is required around the roots of any street tree planted adjacent to a curb or sidewalk to limit pavement damage. Spacing is set at a maximum of 40 to 50 feet on center for shade trees and 20 to 30 feet on center for smaller tree species. I.