Tree Protection in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Anne Arundel County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Protected Tree Species
Anne Arundel County classifies champion trees, historic-site trees, and trees 30+ inches in diameter as priority retention areas that developers must leave undisturbed during land development unless the Planning and Zoning Officer approves a modification.
Anne Arundel County Protects Champion and Historic Trees
Significant RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 17-6-303(b)(4)-(5)
(4) trees that are champion trees, part of a historic site, or associated with a historic structure; ... (5) a tree that has a diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground of 30 inches or more or that is 75% or more of the diameter of the current State champion tree of that species;
Tree Protection by City in Anne Arundel County
1 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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