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Carrollton vs Dallas

How do parkway planting rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Dallas, TX?

Carrollton, TX

Dallas County

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Dallas, TX

Dallas County

Some Restrictions

Dallas Park and Recreation Department under City Code Chapter 32A and Chapter 43 manages parkway tree planting in the strip between curb and sidewalk. Residents must obtain a no-fee Park Board permit and follow approved species and clearance standards.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCarrolltonDallas
Permit issuer-Dallas Park and Recreation
Permit fee-No fee
Free tree program-Branch Out Dallas twice yearly
Preferred species-Cedar elm, Texas red oak
Right-of-way authority-City Code Ch. 43

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Carrollton FAQ

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Dallas FAQ

Can I plant any tree in my Dallas parkway?

No. Parkway plantings need a Park Board permit and must come from the approved species list emphasizing drought-tolerant natives like cedar elm and Texas red oak. Crepe myrtles and large oaks are restricted in narrow parkways.

Who maintains parkway trees in Dallas?

Maintenance is shared. Adjacent property owners handle routine watering and minor pruning. Dallas Park and Recreation and the City Forester manage major pruning, hazardous limbs, and removal of dead or diseased trees.

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