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Irvine Boundary Landscaping Ordinance

This Irvine zoning ordinance requires boundary landscaping for residential, commercial, and industrial uses: one 15-gallon tree for every 30 feet of interior boundary, with trees placed at a minimum five-foot-wide planting area. Agricultural uses are exempt from boundary landscaping requirements.

Link:

  • Irvine Code of Ordinances 3.15.4

Policy Details:

Locale: Irvine, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Irvine Code of Ordinances 3.15.4

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