Tree Protection in McHenry County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of McHenry County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Protected Tree Species
McHenry County protects desirable native trees on land proposed for subdivision under conservation design. Any desirable native species four inches DBH or larger, and any other tree eight inches DBH or larger except prohibited species, must be surveyed and preserved wherever practical before the County approves a plat.
Protected Trees in McHenry County Subdivisions
Some RestrictionsMcHenry County Code § 16.76.090(H)(1)(a)(1)
To the greatest extent possible, significant trees and tree stands that meet the tree inventory and protection standards should be incorporated into protected open space. ... The survey shall consist of a scaled drawing that shows the location of all desirable native tree species listed in this section having a diameter at breast height (DBH) of four (4) or more inches. The inventory shall also...
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