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Tree Protection in Bristol, CT (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Bristol, Connecticut, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Parkway Planting

Street and parkway tree planting on city-owned rights-of-way in the City of Bristol, Connecticut runs through the tree warden, whom Section 21-12(3) names as the director of public works, and Section 21-12(4)d gives that warden authority to plant, remove, maintain and protect trees and shrubs on city property and rights-of-way for symmetry, beauty and safety.

Bristol, CT Street Tree Planting Authority

Light Restrictions

Bristol Code of Ordinances § 21-12(3), (4)d

(3)Authority of tree warden. In accordance with section 23-58 of the Connecticut General Statutes and section 46 of the City of Bristol Charter, the director of public works is designated as the tree warden. ... d.The tree warden shall have the authority to plant, remove, maintain and protect trees and shrubs on all city owned property and rights-of-way as may be necessary to ensure and preserv...