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Fort Collins Tree Planting Standard

The Fort Collins tree planting standard establishes guidelines for urban developments to promote a partial urban tree canopy. It specifies requirements for tree placement along streets, in parking lots, and near buildings, with detailed standards for spacing, species diversity, and minimum tree sizes. Special provisions for street trees and affordable housing projects ensure a balance of aesthetic, environmental, and functional benefits in urban landscaping.

Link:

  • Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.2.1(D)

Policy Details:

Locale: Fort Collins, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Fort Collins Land Use Code Section 3.2.1(D)

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