Tamarac, FL Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)

Section 10-4.4(N) sets standards for street trees in addition to the Code's other tree requirements. Under section 10-4.4(N)(1)(a), non-residential and multifamily property owners may apply for a permit to plant a tree in the swale area of a public or private street abutting their property, with the Director approving the location and species. The property owner must maintain the tree, and the City can disallow a swale tree that conflicts with a public drainage purpose under section 10-4.4(N)(1)(b). Residents planting within a local street right-of-way instead apply for Minor Site Plan Approval under section 10-4.4(N)(1)(c), and may be assessed the cost of the trees and installation.

For new construction, section 10-4.4(N)(2) requires street trees to go in before a certificate of occupancy issues, at a rate of one street tree for every 40 linear feet of separate street frontage, spaced no more than 60 feet and no less than 15 feet apart, placed in the swale, and limited to approved shade tree species unless the Director approves an alternative. Maintenance of the swale and its trees, including mowing and keeping vegetation clear of sight lines and utilities, falls on the abutting property owner under section 10-4.4(P)(1)(b)-(c).