Landscaping Rules in Bristol County, MA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

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

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Tree removal regulations in Bristol County are handled at the municipal level. Public tree removal requires approval from the local Tree Warden under MGL Ch. 87. Private tree removal generally does not require a permit unless in wetlands or protected areas.

Bristol County Tree Removal Regulations

Some Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 40 – Wetlands Protection Act

No person shall remove, fill, dredge or alter any bank, riverfront area, fresh water wetland, coastal wetland, beach, dune, flat, marsh, meadow or swamp bordering on the ocean or on any estuary, creek, river, stream, pond, or lake, or any land under said waters or any land subject to tidal action, coastal storm flowage, or flooding, other than in the course of maintaining, repairing or replacin...

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Landscaping Rules by City in Bristol County

4 cities in Bristol County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

New BedfordPop. 101,079

2 verified rules • Tree Removal & Heritage Trees, Weed Ordinances

Fall RiverPop. 93,885

3 verified rules • Composting, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

TauntonPop. 59,365

3 verified rules • Tree Removal & Heritage Trees, Water Restrictions

AttleboroPop. 45,237

1 verified rule • Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

All Bristol County ordinances

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