Forestry has prepared a landscape planning checklist (PDF) to assist in the plan submittal and review process. Applicants submitting development / landscape plans to the City and County of Denver for review and approval should be aware of the requirements included in the checklist regarding trees in the Public Right of Way. Below are additional details concerning the development process.
Existing Trees
Exiting trees must be shown on plans. If existing trees are to be removed, this must also be listed on the plan. Existing trees must first be evaluated by Denver Forestry to obtain a permit if they are to be removed. Existing trees to remain must have tree protection set up around them during the construction. Applicants preparing plans should add the Tree Protection Detail (downloadable pdf below) to their plans prior to submitting the plans to the City for review and approval. Applicants also must follow Denver's Tree Retention and Protection Guidelines (also available on this web site).
Individual Tree Protection Detail (PDF)
Individual Tree Protection Detail (TIFF)
Tree Planting Details
If an applicant is preparing development / landscape plans proposing the planting of new trees in the Public Right-of-Way, the Denver Parks & Recreation Planting Details (downloadable pdf on this page) must be included on the plans prior to submitting to the City for review.
Sod Area Planting Detail (TIFF)
Forestry Street Tree Guide
One of the things that makes Denver such a beautiful, livable city is our diverse array of trees. Selecting the right tree for your site assures a healthy tree that will provide many years of benefits and enjoyment. Denver Forestry has prepared this helpful guide to show you which tree species are recommended and which tree species are not permitted to be planted in the public right-of-way. For more information contact the City Forestry office at 720-913-0651.
Street Tree Guide (PDF)
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