2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in King County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
KCC 16.82 requires clearing and grading permits before removing significant trees in unincorporated King County, with stricter limits on critical area buffers, steep slopes, and rural retention areas under the Critical Areas Ordinance.
Cities across King County operate heritage tree programs that designate notable specimens for protection, while King County itself protects landmark trees indirectly through the Critical Areas Ordinance and historic preservation designations.
2 cities in King County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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