Perris, CA Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)
Key Facts
- Spacing
- 1 tree per 30 ft frontage
- Minimum size
- 24-inch box
- Corner lots
- 3 street trees minimum
- Median slope max
- 3:1
Summary
Perris requires street trees along every public right-of-way, with a minimum one 24-inch-box tree per 30 feet of frontage for commercial, industrial and multi-family projects.
Street tree requirements. Street trees shall be incorporated along all street right-of-way and shall be provided to the following specifications:a.General.1.Type of street trees should be consistent with existing street trees.2.Trees with fruit, nuts, pepper, or other maintenance intensive characteristics are not encouraged for use as street trees.b.Commercial, industrial, multi-family residential, parks and public facilities.1.A minimum of one tree per 30 feet of lineal frontage. In order to enhance design, trees may be placed in groupings; however, the number of trees provided shall be derived as stated above.2.The minimum size for the street trees shall be 24-inch box.3.Lineal root barriers shall be installed for any street tree which is planted within five feet of public right-of-way or sidewalk.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Perris Municipal Code § 19.70.060(1) requires street trees incorporated along all street right-of-way to specified standards. For commercial, industrial, multi-family residential, parks and public facilities, a minimum of one tree per 30 feet of lineal frontage is required, sized at least 24-inch box, with lineal root barriers for any tree planted within five feet of the right-of-way or sidewalk. Single-family lots need a minimum of one street tree per lot, with corner lots requiring three. Parkway medians and slopes carry their own design rules under § 19.70.060(2), including a 3:1 maximum slope and root barriers within medians.
Violations & Fines
Street trees are enforced through the landscape plan check and inspection process (§ 19.70.070); plans that omit required street trees are not approved and no certificate of completion issues.
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