Tree Protection in Lafayette Parish, LA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
Planting a tree or shrub on public property or in a street right-of-way inside the City of Lafayette requires a permit from the city-parish arborist, reviewed by public works: the rule covers only the city, not the unincorporated parish or other parish towns.
Lafayette Street Tree Planting Permit
Some RestrictionsLafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government Code § 78-296(b)
Any person desiring to plant a tree or shrub upon any public property or public right-of-way must also obtain a permit from the arborist. Before issuance of a permit to plant, the request must also be reviewed by the public works department to determine if the proposed planting would conform to the requirements of the public works department.
Tree Protection by City in Lafayette Parish
1 cities in Lafayette Parish have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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