Turlock Municipal Code Art. 5 Street Tree Plan

Street trees shall be planted and maintained as part of all new construction and all remodeling which exceeds 25% of the value of the structure as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll of the County. All required street trees shall be planted as required by this chapter prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or approval of final inspection by the Building Inspector.

(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020; Ord. 1344-CS, 6/25/2026)

Street trees shall be planted of the type, size, and at the locations specified in the Street Tree List which shall be adopted by resolution of the Council.

(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020; Ord. 1344-CS, 6/25/2026)

Repealed by Ord. 1344-CS, 6/25/2026.

(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020)

Street trees shall be planted in the following locations:

(a) In areas of the City where parkways exist, street trees shall be planted in the parkway.

(b) In areas where parkways do not exist and tree wells are not required, street trees shall be planted three feet behind the sidewalk.

(c) In commercial areas or in those areas in which sidewalks are required or authorized to extend from the curb to the property line, street trees shall be planted in the sidewalk area in a four foot by six foot rectangular area adjacent to the curb, unless otherwise authorized by the Director or his or her designee. (See City of Turlock Standard Specifications and Drawings.)

(d) In all subdivisions and parcel map areas, street trees shall be planted within an area three feet behind the sidewalk, except in areas with parkways.

(e) In industrial areas and other commercial areas, street trees shall be planted as provided in the Street Tree List or as determined by the Director or his or her designee.

(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020; Ord. 1344-CS, 6/25/2026)