Tree Protection in Jefferson County, AL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Verified from official government sources

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

Parkway Planting

Every Planned Unit Development platted in unincorporated Jefferson County must line its interior streets with a planting strip between the curb and sidewalk holding one canopy tree every 50 feet on center. Zoning Resolution Section 701.09 sets that spacing, a 2-inch minimum trunk caliper at planting, and a 30% cap on any single species, with plans stamped by an Alabama-registered landscape architect.

Jefferson County PUD Street Tree Spacing Rule

Some Restrictions

Jefferson County, AL Zoning Resolution § 701.09(2)

2. Street Landscape a. A planting strip a shall be provided between back of curb and sidewalk on all streets within the development. b. A minimum of one canopy tree must be planted every fifty (50) feet on center within the planting strips. d. If placement of trees within the right-of-way will interfere with utility lines, trees may be planted within the front yard setback adjacent to the sidew...

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Tree Protection by City in Jefferson County

3 cities in Jefferson County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

BirminghamPop. 200,733

1 verified rule • Parkway Planting

HooverPop. 92,606

1 verified rule • Parkway Planting

Vestavia HillsPop. 39,167

1 verified rule • Parkway Planting

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