Kissimmee, FL Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)
Key Facts
- Spacing
- 1 canopy tree per 50 linear feet
- Placement
- Centered between sidewalk and curb
- Trigger
- New streets in new development
- Review
- Street tree plan approved by director
Summary
Kissimmee requires one canopy street tree every 50 linear feet of the right-of-way landscaping strip on new or redeveloped streets, tied to plat and site plan approval.
ROW landscaping standards. All right-of-way landscaping shall comply with the following standards: 1. Canopy street trees meeting the species and size requirements of section 14-8-23 shall be planted along all existing and newly created streets within or abutting the development site. There shall be one canopy tree for every 50 linear feet of landscaping strip, or at least one tree in front of each lot.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 5).
Full Breakdown
New development that creates a street in Kissimmee must submit a street tree plan showing compliance with the city's right-of-way landscaping standards before final plat, PUD, or site plan approval. Canopy street trees meeting the species and size rules of LDC § 14-8-23 must be spaced no more than 50 linear feet apart along the landscaping strip, centered between the sidewalk and curb where possible. Smaller lots under 50 feet of frontage may use smaller canopy or understory trees instead, and the development review committee can grant a planting waiver in limited cases.
Violations & Fines
Creating a new street without an approved street tree plan can block final plat, PUD, or site plan approval; planting or removing right-of-way trees without a permit is enforceable as a tree-code violation under LDC § 14-8-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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