Tree Protection in Plymouth, MN (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Plymouth, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Protected Tree Species
In the City of Plymouth, the Code defines exactly which trees its development regulations protect. A 'Significant Tree' is any healthy tree at least eight inches in diameter for deciduous species or four inches for coniferous species, measured 54 inches above ground, and a 'Protected, Preserved, or Undisturbed Tree' keeps at least 75 percent of its critical root zone undisturbed and is fenced during construction if within 15 feet of grading.
Plymouth's Protected and Significant Tree Rules
Some RestrictionsPlymouth City Code § 502.03
Tree Preservation Related: ... D.Protected, Preserved, or Undisturbed Tree: Any tree with at least 75 percent of its critical root zone left undisturbed, and which has been protected during the construction process by tree protection fencing if its trunk is located within 15 feet of any disturbance zone.E.Significant Tree: Any healthy tree measuring eight inches in diameter or larger at a heigh...
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