Tree Protection in Annapolis, MD (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Annapolis, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Annapolis requires new street trees to sit at least 30 feet from intersections, 15 feet from driveways and alleys, and 10 feet from utility poles or fire hydrants, following the city's master street tree plan under Code of Ordinances Chapter 14.12.
Annapolis Street Tree Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsAnnapolis City Code § 14.12.140(B), (C), (D)
Trees shall be planted at least thirty feet from the street intersections and at least fifteen feet from driveways and alleys. No tree shall be planted closer than ten feet to a utility pole or fire hydrant. ...Generally, all trees shall be planted twenty-five to fifty feet on center.
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