Landscaping Rules in Hennepin County, MN (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hennepin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Trees or plants removed or damaged during Hennepin County right-of-way work must be replaced in kind, and a tree replacement plan is required with the removal permit application.
Hennepin County Right-of-Way Tree Replacement Rule
Some RestrictionsHennepin County Ordinance No. 22, Appendix B – "Tree removal"
All plants or trees removed or damaged shall be replaced in kind by the permit holder. A tree replacement plan must be included with the permit application for any project that includes the removal of trees within the county road right-of-way. Tree replacements plans will be submitted by the engineer to the Department of Environment and Energy for approval. Trenching Trenches for all utilit...
Landscaping Rules by City in Hennepin County
2 cities in Hennepin County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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