Tree Protection in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Planting a tree or shrub in a Pittsburgh street, parkway, or other public place requires a Department of Public Works permit before you dig.
Pittsburgh Street Tree Planting Permit
Some RestrictionsPittsburgh Code § 483.02
No person shall plant any tree or shrub in any public street or other public place without having first obtained a permit therefor. Applications for such permits shall be made to the Department of Public Works. Shrubs that are to be planted shall be placed subject to the directions and approval of the Department.
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