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Tree Protection in Gretna, LA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

Planting a tree or shrub anywhere on city property in Gretna, including streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way and parks, requires a mayor's-office permit reviewed against utility maps and the tree commission's recommendation, under Sec. 50-6.

Gretna Permit Rules for Planting Street Trees

Significant Restrictions

Gretna Code of Ordinances § 50-6(a), (b), (c)(1)

(a)Scope. The planting and removal of trees and shrubbery on city property is hereby regulated by the provisions set forth in this section. ... City property means property owned or maintained by the city, including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, public parks and cemeteries. ... (c)General provisions.(1)Planting of trees and shrubbery. Prior to the planting of any tree ...

Looking for Jefferson Parish county-wide rules?

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

Tree Protection in Jefferson Parish