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Yuba County, CA Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Tree spacing
1 tree per 40 ft frontage
Tree type
Deciduous, from approved list
Applies to
New residential development
Geographic scope
Inside valley growth boundary only
Deadline
Before Certificate of Occupancy

Summary

Unincorporated Yuba County requires one deciduous street tree per 40 feet of frontage in front and street-side landscaped yards for new residential development inside the valley growth boundary.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Yuba County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(a)Street facing property lines.(1)Residential developments. All front and street-side yard setback areas shall be landscaped. At least one deciduous street tree from the approved tree list shall be planted per 40 lineal feet of frontage. Where detached sidewalks are provided, landscaping and street trees shall be provided in the area between the sidewalk and curb.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6).

Full Breakdown

Yuba County Code § 11.24.030(a)(1) requires all front and street-side yard setback areas on new residential development to be landscaped, with at least one deciduous street tree from the county's approved tree list planted per 40 lineal feet of street frontage. Where a detached sidewalk is built, the tree and landscaping go in the strip between the sidewalk and curb. The rule applies inside the valley growth boundary in unincorporated Yuba County: it does not reach Marysville or Wheatland, which administer their own codes, and rural agricultural land outside the growth boundary follows the separate Section 11.24.040 standard instead.

Violations & Fines

Landscaping, including required street trees, must be installed before the county issues a Certificate of Occupancy under § 11.24.100(b); the Planning Director may allow a 120-day extension only with a posted 150% completion surety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rule apply throughout Yuba County?
No: it applies only inside the valley growth boundary in unincorporated Yuba County; Marysville and Wheatland have their own codes, and rural land outside the boundary follows § 11.24.040 instead.
What tree species qualify?
Only deciduous species listed on the county's Approved Tree List referenced in the Yuba County Design Guidelines and Standards Manual.

Sources & Official References

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