Tree Protection in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Gaithersburg, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Gaithersburg's forest conservation code makes trees 24 inches or more in diameter, or 75% the size of the state champion of their species, a priority for retention on any site under development review, alongside trees tied to a historic site or district.
Gaithersburg Champion & Specimen Tree Protection
Some RestrictionsGaithersburg City Code § 22-9(b)
Sec. 22-9. - Reforestation, afforestation, and retention requirements. ... (b) ...The following trees, shrubs, plants, and specific areas shall be considered priority for retention and protection, and they shall be left in an undisturbed condition unless the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the planning commission or mayor and city council and historic district commission as ap...
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