Landscaping Rules in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
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Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
A permit from the Development Department is required to remove any tree or shrub in the public right-of-way. On sites over 2.5 acres, UDC preservation rules require keeping 20% of large trees and replacing removed significant trees with two native Class A trees.
Tree Removal Permits in East Baton Rouge Parish
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge UDC Sec. 18.5(A)
A permit from the Development Department is required to remove any tree or shrub growing within the public right-of-way or other public property.
Weed Ordinances
Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish cap grass and weeds on lots in recognized subdivisions at 12 inches, and a property can't stay above that height for more than two weeks. Farmland, tracts of two acres or more away from residential zoning, and certain contiguous large tracts under an active building permit are exempt. Ignoring a cutting notice leads to a city cut, a lien, and fines.
Weed and Grass Height Limits in Baton Rouge
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge City-Parish Code § 12:351
The owner, or his agent, or other person in control of any lot within a recognized subdivision of this city-parish shall be required to maintain his property in such a manner that grass and weeds do not reach a height of more than twelve (12) inches and allowed to remain in such condition for more than two (2) weeks. This provision shall not apply to land used for: (1) The grazing of livestock ...
Native Plants
There is no rule forcing homeowners to plant native species, but the UDC uses native trees in its standards: mitigation for removed significant trees on large sites must be native Class A trees, and development landscaping must meet Chapter 18 planting requirements.
Native Plant and Landscaping Requirements
Some RestrictionsBaton Rouge UDC Sec. 18.6.1(B)
For mitigation of removed significant trees, each tree removed beyond the 80% allowance, the owner or developer shall plant two replacement native Class A trees.
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