The distance from trees to the fence, houses and communications according to the new sanitary rules

Sanitary standards regulate not only construction development, but also the location of other objects: trees, shrubs. All these are important points, the observance of which will save you from neighborly wars or even litigation. In the article, we will consider: at what distance from the house to plant trees, we will discuss their distance from the fence and touch on the tree planting scheme.

The importance of sanitary rules

Of course, no one says that you need to follow the existing recommendations directly centimeter by centimeter. However, if it comes to a conflict, the inspection authorities will certainly check all existing standards and their compliance in your area.

Because improperly planted trees:

• Can shade the first floors of apartment buildings in the city. This is not allowed.
• Grown fruit or ornamental trees can easily disrupt the operation of power lines, and the root system – sewers and pipelines.
• The root system can also damage the foundation and supporting structures, as it grows underground to approximately the volume of the above-ground part.
• Branches growing in a neighboring area can create inconvenience to a neighbor by shading and foliage discarded during the season, which will clog someone else’s area.

It is clear that in order to avoid such problems, it is necessary to take into account a certain footage when landing.

Regulations

The main document that regulates the landscaping of IZHS plots and within the city is SP 42.13330.2016. Normative documents SNiP 2.07.01-89 and SP 42.13330.2011 are already considered invalid today.

The current SanPin is designed to ensure not only the safe living of residents of cities, towns and villages, but also to increase their own and neighbors’ comfort with the most dense buildings.

Distance from trees to fence and buildings

When planting certain green spaces, consider their height, the volume of the crown and root system when they grow. This will help various literature. This approach will allow you to properly plan the plan of plantings on your site and not cause discomfort to anyone.

According to the sanitary rules, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Plant trees at a distance of at least 5 meters from the nearest fence, house wall or utility lines.
• Medium-sized crops (cherries, sweet cherries, apricots) – at a distance of 3 meters from the nearest objects.
• Shrubs – from 1,5 meters.
• Between the crops themselves, it is also necessary to withstand from 3 to 6 meters in order to prevent wild growth.

But it is important to understand another point – the existing regulations cover most of the known cases. If we are talking about a tree that grows more than 10 meters in height, forms a crown more than 5 meters in diameter, then in this case the distance to the nearest objects also increases.

And also there are a number of other rules:

• To the axis of the trunk 5 meters – from the walls of buildings and fences;
• 3 meters from the trunk – to supporting structures, props;
• From the axis of the trunk 2 meters – to the outer edges of the ditches and cliffs;
• From the center of the trunk 0,7–1 meter – to garden paths.

All norms must be observed as close as possible to the indicated figures, because if the commission decides negatively, you will have to independently deal with putting the site in order.

Distance between trees

Also, the rules establish requirements for the distances between green spaces, this allows for the full growth and development of the tree, which is especially important when it comes to exotic and expensive species.

Most often, it is recommended to use universal parameters in order not to scrupulously calculate the allowable limits for each specific type of green space. Thus, the universal distance taken as the norm for disembarkation is 5 meters between each other.

For small plots, according to generally accepted recommendations, shade-tolerant trees can be planted at a distance of 2-3 meters from each other.

In addition, it is necessary to follow the rules of compatibility of individual breeds. For example, when determining at what distance to plant fruit trees, one should focus on the standard of 3 meters – this will be quite enough not only for the full growth of the tree, but also for the convenience of care, processing and harvesting.

Coniferous plants can be placed at a distance of 2-4 meters from each other. And when planting shrubs near tall trees, the height of two adult plants is taken as the norm.

Distance to communications

Tree planting standards must be observed for several reasons. With the growth of the root system, it can damage engineering communications, the roadway, make excavation difficult, and damage power poles.

Wide crowns and long branches during strong winds can lead to breaks in power supply networks and telephone cables.

Violations of the rules for planting trees can cause difficulties for the passage of special equipment and fire trucks.

The standards for tree removal distances are as follows:

• The carriageway on the street or sidewalks – 1,5 – 2 meters.
• Lanterns and other lighting devices – at least 1,5 meters from the nearest branches.
• From the axis of the trunk at least 1,5 meters to the underground communications: gas pipeline, sewerage, water supply, power cable.
• From the center of the trunk 2 meters to the communications lying above the ground: power cables, electrical wires, heat pipes.

Additional requirements

There are several basic rules for high-quality and thoughtful landscaping of the site. If you follow only 3 recommendations, then you can not get any problems in the future from improperly overgrown crowns, an unsuccessfully distributed root system, and much more.

1. Most of the regulations require that a distance of at least 5 meters be maintained from the wall of a residential building to a tree. But in a hot southern climate, it is allowed to plant trees closer to the house in order to reduce the heating of walls and roofs in summer. In this case, the minimum distance that needs to be observed is 1,5–2 meters from the wall. This is the so-called fire distance. And close to the house it is recommended to plant trees with a spreading, liquid crown, spruce or low crops up to 3-5 meters in height.
2. If there are access roads or driveways near the house, trees are planted at a distance of at least 3 meters from the edge of the canvas, and shrubs – at least 1,5–2 meters.
3. For underground utilities, it is allowed to maintain a distance of 1,5 meters from the direct line of their occurrence (it must be marked with special columns). For terrestrial communications – from 2 meters. But in order to avoid unnecessary problems, it is recommended in all cases to withstand at least 2 meters.

Also, in the process of growing trees and shrubs, it is advisable to ensure that the growth vector is correctly directed.

Disputes and ways to resolve them

Of course, the legislation provides for ways to resolve a variety of disputes related to improper gardening and other violations of the rights of neighbors. According to it, both parties must first of all make certain efforts to independently resolve disputes. If you can’t resolve the issue on your own, then you will have to contact the local government.

When applying, one of the parties to the conflict provides a written statement indicating the existing problem. Local self-government bodies are obliged to respond within 10 days from the date of receipt of such an appeal. Conduct an examination and provide a written response on the subject of the dispute.

In most cases, if green spaces do not meet existing regulations, they will either need to be replanted or cut down when otherwise is not possible. Responsibility for the implementation of the decision rests with the party to the conflict on whose territory the incorrectly planted plantings grow.

In rare cases, when a heavily overgrown tree meets sanitary standards and all distances are maintained correctly, but part of its crown or root system passes to the neighbor’s site, he has the right to file the crown over his territory and also get rid of part of the roots. But at your own expense and on your own.

What trees to plant behind the fence

Planting plants along the fence performs several functions: it serves as a hedge, and also decorates the landscape and protects the site from dust and prying eyes. To do this, you can choose climbing plants that create a beautiful aesthetic appearance and do not form a shadow: wild grapes, hops, clematis. In the yard near the fence you can land:

• yew;
• fir;
• mountain ash.

From the side of the street near the fence, it is recommended to plant flowering shrubs or stunted trees:

• undersized thuja;
• lilac;
• mountain ash;
• maple;
• chestnut;
• birches.

Regardless of landscape design and composition, first of all, the requirements specified in SNiP must be observed.