Street Tree Guide
What is a Street Tree?
A "Street Tree" is a tree growing in the parking strip, or the green space between a city street curb and a city sidewalk. These trees have been selected based on their ability to grow, and co-exist, within our city's boulevard setting, meeting clearance over city streets and sidewalks.
Planting a tree is a long-term commitment of space. This guide will help provide information for the selection of the right tree for the right site.
Street Tree Regulations
Only approved trees may be planted in the parking strip.
No tree shall be planted where the clear space between the curb and the sidewalk is less than 5 feet.
No tree shall be planted closer than 3 feet from the curb.
There must be 1 inch in diameter or larger measured 6 inches above the ground.
Trees shall not be planted under powerlines unless approved by the City of Lennox.
Trees shall be planted at least 40 feet apart except where otherwise permitted by the City of Lennox.
Tree shall be planted at least 10 feet from a fire hydrant.
Trees shall be planted at least 10 feet from a driveway.
Trees shall be planted at least 15 feet from a sidewalk.
Trees on a corner lot shall be planted at least 30 feet back from the corner.
Trees shall be placed at least 20 feet back from a stop/yield sign or traffic light.
*Trees in this guide may not be approve for some locations due to tree species diversity concerns.
Spacing Regulations for Street Trees
