LA County Public Works requires a no-fee permit before planting, removing, or pruning any tree in the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb. Approved species follow the LA County Street Tree Master Plan with separation from utilities and driveways.
In unincorporated areas, the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb is a county right-of-way managed by the Department of Public Works. Title 16 of the LA County Code requires an encroachment-style Parkway Tree Permit before any planting, removal, or significant pruning. DPW maintains an approved species list under the LA County Street Tree Master Plan, matching tree mature size to parkway width: small species like crape myrtle for 3-4 ft strips, medium like Chinese pistache for 5-6 ft, and large like coast live oak for 7 ft and wider. Setbacks include 10 ft from driveway aprons, 5 ft from water meters, and 25 ft from streetlights.
Planting unauthorized species or omitting the permit triggers removal at owner cost and fines up to $500. Damaging an existing parkway tree without DPW authorization can lead to appraised-value restitution running into thousands of dollars per tree.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Santa Clarita, CA
Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
Santa Clarita, CA
Vehicles parked 72+ hours without moving on public streets may be reported as abandoned per CVC §22651. LA County Sheriff and city code enforcement handle co...
Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
Santa Clarita, CA
EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
Santa Clarita, CA
Pool barriers must meet CA Building Code requirements: 60-inch minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates plus one additional safety feature.
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Los Angeles County.
See how other cities in Los Angeles County handle parkway planting.
See how Santa Clarita's parkway planting rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.