Landscaping Rules in Berks County, PA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Berks County issues no tree-removal permit for private property. Any permit or replacement requirement is municipal. But clearing that disturbs 5,000 sq ft or more needs an erosion and sediment plan under the Berks County Conservation District.
Tree Removal Permits in Berks County PA
Some Restrictions25 Pa. Code § 102.4(b)
A person proposing earth disturbance activities shall develop ... a written E&S Plan [when] the earth disturbance activity will result in a total earth disturbance of 5,000 square feet (464.5 square meters) or more.
Water Restrictions
Berks County sets no routine watering schedule. Statewide, when the Governor declares a drought emergency, 4 Pa. Code §119.4 bans nonessential outdoor water use: including watering grass and washing paved surfaces. Your water utility may add its own limits.
Water Restrictions in Berks County PA
Some Restrictions4 Pa. Code § 119.4(1),(3)
The use of any water for watering of grass ... [and] the use of fresh water for irrigation and watering of outdoor gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs and other outdoor plants [is prohibited].
Landscaping Rules by City in Berks County
1 cities in Berks County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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