Street tree requirements in new subdivisions
Summary
New subdivisions will have to include street trees, with a fee letting the city plant them so the urban canopy is even and healthy instead of patchy. Alderperson Hansen has pushed this for years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers will pay a tree planting fee; the amount will be set later outside the ordinance.
Residents of new subdivisions get shadier, greener streets.
Developers, who must install trees within five years even if the subdivision is not 75% built out.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council - Oct 20, 2026
The updated subdivision ordinance requires street trees installed at the start of subdivisions for a consistent look, with a new five-year backstop if build-out lags. The 50-foot spacing is for fee calculation, with forester discretion to plant more.
Plan Commission - Sep 28, 2026
New subdivisions will have to include street trees, with a fee letting the city plant them so the urban canopy is even and healthy instead of patchy. Alderperson Hansen has pushed this for years.
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