1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
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Lehigh County issues no tree-removal permit. In Allentown, removing or cutting any shade tree in public lands or the right-of-way requires a permit from the Construction Operations Manager, secured five days ahead. Private-yard trees need no city permit.
Allentown Codified Ordinances §597-3A
No person, without first obtaining a permit from the Construction Operations Manager, shall: (1) Prune, spray, plant, remove or cut any shade tree in public lands or a public right-of-way.
2 cities in Lehigh County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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