• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker

  • Search
  • Glossary
  • Best Practices
  • About
  • Help Desk

Vancouver Street Tree Protection

This code mandates that anyone undertaking work, such as excavation or construction, that could potentially impact these trees must implement protective measures, as directed by the City Forester. The code explicitly prohibits actions that could harm tree health, including depositing harmful substances, improper pruning, and attaching objects to trees.

Link:

  • Vancouver Washington Municipal Code Ch 12.04.080

Policy Details:

Locale: Vancouver, Washington [West]
Climate zone: Zone 4C: Mixed Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Vancouver Washington Municipal Code Ch 12.04.080

Footer

National League of Cities logo
American Public Health Association logo
SSC logo
Sabin Center logo

Copyright © 2026 ยท Sabin Center for Climate Change Law