Fresno Municipal Code Chapter 16-08 places parkway strip trees under city control. Residents must obtain permits and choose from the approved species list before planting in the area between sidewalk and curb.
The Fresno Tree Code, FMC Chapter 16-08, governs trees in the parkway strip between curb and sidewalk citywide. Residents may plant or replace parkway trees only after obtaining a no-cost permit from the Public Works urban forestry division and selecting species from Fresno's approved list, which favors low-water canopy trees suited to Climate Zone 13. Required spacing keeps trees clear of utility poles, hydrants, stop signs, and driveway aprons. The city retains pruning and removal authority over parkway trees and may bill homeowners for unauthorized work. Parkway trees count toward Climate Action Plan canopy goals.
Planting unapproved species or unauthorized removals can trigger replacement orders, fines, and recovery costs under the Fresno Tree Code, often several hundred dollars per tree.
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