Jurupa Valley, CA Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)

Under Streets and Highways Code §22000 et seq. and the city's Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), the public right-of-way (including parkway strips) is under municipal control. Title 9 Planning and Zoning Chapter 9.240 General Provisions includes landscape standards applied at the development approval stage; new subdivisions typically must install city-approved street trees at standard spacing (commonly 30 ft on-center for narrow-canopy species, 40 ft for broad-canopy). Species are typically drawn from a Public Works street tree list emphasizing drought tolerance, low litter, non-aggressive root systems, and adequate clearance for sidewalks and overhead utilities. Activities requiring an encroachment permit include: planting a new parkway tree; removing or replacing an existing parkway tree; root pruning that may affect tree stability; structural pruning beyond minor maintenance. Routine watering, deadheading, and minor pruning of branches under 1 inch diameter are typically allowed without permit. The MWELO (CCR Title 23 §§490-495) sets landscape water budgets and irrigation efficiency standards applicable to new parkway plantings of 500+ sq ft (homeowner) or 2,500+ sq ft (other).