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Tree Protection in Florence County, SC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Florence County, South Carolina.

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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 § 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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