Trees in the parkway strip between sidewalk and street are governed by TMC Ch. 947 and Toledo Forestry, which approves species, spacing, and planting methods to protect public infrastructure and city canopy goals.
The parkway, also called the tree lawn, is City right-of-way in Toledo and falls under TMC Ch. 947 (Tree Code) administered by Forestry within Parks and Recreation. Residents wanting to plant a parkway tree must request approval and use an approved species list that avoids overhead utility conflicts and infrastructure damage. Forestry plants and maintains many parkway trees directly, especially in older neighborhoods near downtown, and prioritizes underplanted blocks for canopy equity. Pruning and removal of parkway trees require Forestry permission even when adjacent to a private home.
Planting or removing a parkway tree without Forestry permission can lead to civil penalties, removal-cost recovery, and replacement requirements under TMC Ch. 947.
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