Tree Protection in Davenport, IA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Davenport, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Davenport has no heritage or landmark tree designation program. Instead, every public and right-of-way tree is protected: damaging, mutilating, or removing one without City Arborist authorization is prohibited under 8.14.300.
Davenport Heritage & Landmark Tree Protection
Some RestrictionsDavenport, IA Municipal Code § 8.14.300(A)
Unless specifically authorized by the City arborist, no person shall damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or shrub; attach any rope, wire, nails, or other contrivance to any tree or shrub; expose public trees or shrubs to any gaseous, liquid or solid substance which is harmful to such trees or shrubs or vegetation, or to impede the free entrance of water or air to the roots.