Turlock, CA Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)
Key Facts
- Parkway location
- planted within the parkway strip
- No parkway
- 3 feet behind sidewalk
- Commercial sidewalk cutout
- 4 ft by 6 ft
- Species source
- City's adopted Street Tree List
Summary
Turlock's street tree ordinance sets exact planting locations for parkways, requiring trees in the parkway strip where one exists or a set distance behind the sidewalk where it doesn't.
Street trees shall be planted in the following locations: In areas of the City where parkways exist, street trees shall be planted in the parkway. In areas where parkways do not exist and tree wells are not required, street trees shall be planted three feet behind the sidewalk.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4937289; v6 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Turlock Municipal Code Section 7-7-504 tells builders and property owners exactly where street trees go: in the parkway strip between curb and sidewalk where a parkway exists, three feet behind the sidewalk where no parkway or tree well is required, and in a four-by-six-foot cutout in commercial sidewalk areas that run curb to property line. Trees must come from the City's adopted Street Tree List and be in the ground before final building approval under Section 7-7-501.
Violations & Fines
Planting the wrong species or location, or skipping required street trees before occupancy, can hold up a certificate of occupancy or final inspection under Section 7-7-501.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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