Upland, CA Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)
Key Facts
- Approved species only
- Must appear on city's approved street tree list
- Height limit near sidewalk
- 24 inches for non-tree plantings
- Sight-triangle (no sidewalk)
- 20 ft along curb, 10 ft perpendicular
- Planting plan authority
- On file with city engineer, § 12.24.070
- Owner permit required
- For any parking-strip paving/planting, § 12.24.080
Summary
Trees and plantings in an Upland parkway must come from the city's approved street tree list and follow strict placement and height limits under Municipal Code § 12.24.060, with actual planting done per the tree planting plan on file with the city engineer under § 12.24.070. Where no sidewalk exists, most improvements are barred within a defined sight-triangle near driveways, and any planting a property owner installs still needs a permit.
Only those trees appearing on the list of approved trees for use along the streets of the city shall be planted in public right-of-way... Planting of approved trees in any parkway in the city shall be accomplished as for on the tree planting plan on file in the office of the city engineer.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4480959; v4 updated 2025-09-22).
Full Breakdown
A). Where a sidewalk is present, any improvement or vegetation other than trees is capped at 24 inches high. B-D). 070). 080). G).
Violations & Fines
Planting an unapproved species, exceeding the height limits, or placing an improvement inside the required sight-triangle without an approved deviation violates § 12.24.060. Paving or planting in a parking strip without the § 12.24.080 permit, or failing to maintain and repair pavement damage the owner caused, is likewise unlawful. Chapter 12.24 does not set its own fine, so the citywide default in UMC § 1.16.010 applies: a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, up to six months in custody, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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