Tree Protection in Bristol Township, PA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Bristol Township Code § 177-51 requires street trees along both sides of every street in a land development or subdivision, spaced 50, 40 or 25 feet apart by tree size and alternating side to side. Trees stay 30 feet from intersections and 15 feet from driveway entrances. Planting in a public highway also needs a Shade Tree Commission permit.
Bristol Township Street Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsBristol Township Code §§ 177-51, 186-4
A. Street trees. ... (1) General. (a) Within any land development or subdivision, street trees shall be planted along both sides of all streets where suitable existing street trees or natural wooded areas do not exist. ... (c) Street trees shall be planted at the following maximum intervals depending on the size of the trees as listed in § 177-51A(2) or an equivalent number of trees may be plan...
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