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Tree Protection in Cincinnati, OH (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

Planting a tree in a Cincinnati parkway or street strip requires an urban forestry permit under CMC § 743-7, with a plan showing the species, size and location of every existing and proposed tree filed under § 743-9.

Cincinnati Parkway & Street Tree Planting Permit

Some Restrictions

Cincinnati Municipal Code §§ 743-7, 743-9

Sec. 743-7. No person shall commence or proceed with any operation involving a public tree without first obtaining a permit from the director. ... Sec. 743-9. ... If the proposed work involves the removal of any public tree or planting of a public tree, the applicant shall file with the director plans and specifications showing the location, size, species, and conditions of all existing trees i...

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

Tree Protection in Hamilton County