Street Tree Installation.
Tupelo Development Code § 9.5.4
in effect9.5.4. - Street Tree Installation.
(1) Required street trees shall be clearly noted on any site plan, preliminary plat, or final plat.
(2) Street trees shall be at least three inch caliper, unless an alternate size which addresses unique site characteristics is approved by the Development Services Director, or designee.
(3) In the Agriculture/Open Space and Low Density Residential zoning districts, at least 250 square feet of contiguous growing area without encroachments shall be provided for each tree. The Public Works Director, or designee, shall have the authority to approve a street tree growing area of smaller size where special features are utilized in the site design to provide for adequate growth of street trees.
(4) In all other zoning districts, at least 200 square feet of contiguous growing area, without encroachments other than sidewalks, shall be provided for each tree. The Public Works Director, or designee, shall have the authority to approve a street tree growing area of a smaller size where special features are utilized in the site design to provide for adequate growth of street trees.
(5) Planting location shall take into consideration any roadway widening identified on approved thoroughfare plans but not provided by the development.
(6) Required street trees shall be planted before a Certificate of Compliance is issued, unless the planting has been postponed to the appropriate season in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.12.3., Extensions.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH9LABU_9.5STTR_9.5.4STTRINFetched: 11/1/2026