Landscaping Rules in Benton County, AR (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Benton County, Arkansas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tree Trimming

Benton County requires a cleared width of up to 40 feet along county roads where brush and trees encroach into the driving lane, treating overgrowth as a safety hazard.

Benton County Roadside Tree Clearance

Some Restrictions

Benton County, AR Code of Ordinances § 58-1(b)

Brush and trees growing along the side of the road and extending into the driving lane is a serious problem. A minimum cleared width of 40 feet will be utilized where necessary to ensure a safe roadway.

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Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Commercial and other non-residential projects in unincorporated Benton County must preserve healthy existing trees wherever possible. When a tree comes out, the developer has to plant a mitigation tree of at least equal value, sized and confirmed by a landscape professional, before the county will sign off on the project.

Benton County Requires Tree Mitigation On Removal

Some Restrictions

Benton County Planning and Development Regulations, Ch. IV § 4.7(16)(A)

A. Landscaping – Benton County has developed a comprehensive set of landscaping guidelines for commercial and other non-residential development that is based on a native plan regime ... Existing healthy trees shall be preserved wherever possible. If a tree is removed, mitigation trees of at least equal value as that of the removed tree shall be provided as determined by a landscape professional...

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