Tree Protection in Bay County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Bay County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bay County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Bay County protects historic, specimen, champion, and heritage trees, all oaks of 30-inch trunk diameter. Historic and specimen trees are designated by the County Commission at public hearing. Single-family homes are exempt.
Bay County Heritage & Protected Tree Rules
Some RestrictionsBay County, FL, Land Development Regulations § 1911(5)(d)
A heritage tree is any tree with a diameter of at least thirty inches (30") or more, as measured at 4.5 feet above ground or at the appropriate point on the trunk as indicated by accepted forestry standards.
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