Landscaping Rules in Montgomery County, PA (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Tree Trimming
Montgomery County sets no countywide tree-trimming rule for private yards. Street-tree trimming is a municipal function; many boroughs and townships appoint a Shade Tree Commission that, under the PA Shade Tree Act, has exclusive control over trimming trees in the public right-of-way. Private-yard pruning is generally unregulated.
Montgomery County PA Tree Trimming
Some RestrictionsPA Shade Tree Commission Act, Act of May 31, 1907, P.L. 349, §1 (53 P.S. §2811)
...a Commission of three freeholders, to be known and designated as the Shade-tree Commission... who shall have exclusive and absolute custody and control of, and power to plant, set out, remove, maintain, protect, and care for, shade-trees, on any of the public highways of the said townships, boroughs, and cities.
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Montgomery County has no countywide private-tree-removal ordinance. Removing a tree on your own land is generally allowed without a county permit. Trees in the public right-of-way (street/shade trees) are controlled by your municipality's Shade Tree Commission under the PA Shade Tree Act, which holds exclusive authority to remove them.
Montgomery County PA Tree Removal
Some RestrictionsPA Shade Tree Commission Act, Act of May 31, 1907, P.L. 349, §1 (53 P.S. §2811)
...who shall have exclusive and absolute custody and control of, and power to plant, set out, remove, maintain, protect, and care for, shade-trees, on any of the public highways of the said townships, boroughs, and cities.
Weed Ordinances
Montgomery County sets no countywide weed ordinance. Noxious weeds and overgrown vegetation are a municipal property-maintenance nuisance handled by each borough and township. For example, Montgomery Township declares grass, weeds, or vegetation over 12 inches a nuisance and requires the owner to cut it within 10 days of notice.
Montgomery County PA Weed Ordinances
Some RestrictionsMontgomery Township, PA Code § 65-2 (Brush, Grass and Weeds)
The growth of grass or weeds or other vegetation above the height of 12 inches within the Township of Montgomery in violation of § 65-1 is hereby declared a nuisance.
Water Restrictions
Montgomery County does not set a watering schedule. Pennsylvania is not under permanent western-style outdoor-watering rules. During dry spells, the PA Department of Environmental Protection issues drought watch, warning, or emergency declarations by county; watch/warning conservation is voluntary. Your local water supplier may add mandatory limits.
Montgomery County PA Water Restrictions
Some RestrictionsPA Department of Environmental Protection, Drought Watch declaration
While not required, residents and non-farm businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use.
Landscaping Rules by City in Montgomery County
1 cities in Montgomery County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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