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Tree Protection in Charleston, WV (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Charleston, West Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

Planting a tree in Charleston's street right-of-way requires a city permit; the application must list each tree's location, size, species and planting method before the city arborist approves digging in the parkway strip.

Charleston Street Tree Planting Permit Standards

Some Restrictions

Sec. 50-177(a)

Planting. The application required herein shall state the number of trees to be planted; the location, grade, size, species, cultivar or variety of each tree, the method of planting, and such other information as is reasonably necessary for a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued.(b)Maintenance. The application required herein shall state the number and kinds of trees to be sp...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Charleston city rules.

Tree Protection in Kanawha County