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Frederick Street Tree Landscaping Requirements

Frederick establishes street tree landscaping requirements, in part to control stormwater runoff. The requirements mandate the use of street trees in certain developments to provide shade to pedestrians and minimize urban heat islands.

Link:

  • Frederick Land Management Code Article 6 Sec. 605

Policy Details:

Locale: Frederick, Maryland [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Frederick Land Management Code Article 6 Sec. 605

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