ATTENTION: This page describes the City of Tigard's
existing urban forestry code.
The existing code requirements will be in effect until July 2012 when the newly revised
code is scheduled for adoption. For information on the revised code, visit the
Urban Forestry Code Revisions web page,
or contact Todd Prager Associate
Planner/Arborist at
todd@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2700.
The City of Tigard is committed to preserving, enhancing and sustaining a diverse
and abundant population of trees in our community. In order to achieve this
goal it is imperative that residents, businesses and city government work
cooperatively in preserving and maintaining existing trees, as well as
planting and maintaining new trees.
Please take a moment to explore this website to learn more about
Tigard's tree policies, programs and regulations. If you have
any questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to contact the
Tigard City Arborist, Todd Prager at 503-718-2700.
By becoming actively involved in implementing our community's tree policies,
we will be successful at sustaining our current population of trees and
creating a living legacy for future generations.
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Increasing Tigard’s Tree Canopy
Where we are:
Tigard has 25 percent tree canopy citywide.
Where we want to be:
Tigard wants 40 percent citywide by the year 2047.
The city’s Urban Forestry Master Plan calls for 40 percent tree canopy citywide by 2047.
Residents serving on the Urban Forestry Code Revisions Citizen Advisory Committee are
working with staff to set canopy requirements for future development projects. These
goals could be met through planting new trees or preserving existing trees. In the
current proposal, the preservation of existing trees will receive double canopy
credit to incentivize preservation and reward the incorporation of mature trees
in new development. Alternatives to planting or preserving required canopy are
proposed and include utilizing “green” building techniques or paying into an
urban forestry fund.
The 40 percent figure is recommended by the American Forests Organization for
cities in the Pacific Northwest because tree canopy relates directly to
environmental quality (air, water, wildlife) and can be readily mapped
and monitored over time. Many cities throughout the nation have surpassed
the 40 percent goal, including the cities of Lake Oswego (47 percent)
and Durham (54 percent). West Linn is approaching the goal with 39
percent tree canopy.
If you have questions or comments about the current canopy proposal, contact Associate
Planner/Arborist Todd Prager at 503-718-2700.
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