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Tree Protection in Florence County, SC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Florence County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

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

Parkway Planting

New subdivisions in unincorporated Florence County must plant a street tree in the public right-of-way for every lot, spaced no more than 60 feet apart, under Sec. 28.6-70 of the Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance. Developers choose approved large-canopy species, preserve existing trees, or landscape lots instead, and must guarantee replanting through the first growing season.

Florence County Subdivision Street Tree Rules

Some Restrictions

Florence County Code ยง 28.6-70

Sec. 28.6-70. - Street trees. (a)Street trees shall be provided in proposed subdivisions in order to enhance the appearance of the community.(1)General standards for newly planted street trees are as follows:a.Street trees shall be provided at a minimum of one per lot in the public right-of-way and shall be reasonably spaced, with a maximum spacing of 60 feet.b.Approved large species street tre...

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