Boise requires tree replacement as part of its development standards under the landscaping section of the Development Code (Section 11-04-09). Street trees removed or damaged must be replaced through the Urban Forestry program. Development projects must include tree planting plans.
Development projects that remove existing trees must include replacement plantings per the landscaping requirements in Section 11-04-09. Minimum tree planting standards apply to new development, including street tree planting and parking lot shade trees. Replacement trees must be from the approved species list in the Treasure Valley Tree Selection Guide. Trees not permitted in the right-of-way are specified in the guide. Minimum caliper sizes are required for replacement trees, typically 2-inch caliper for deciduous trees. Parking lots require one shade tree per eight parking spaces.
Failure to plant required trees as part of a development project can delay final inspection and occupancy. Removed street trees must be replaced through coordination with Urban Forestry. Non-compliance with landscape plans may trigger code enforcement.
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