3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Norfolk City, Virginia.
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Norfolk's tree permit applies to city trees, not private yard trees. Under Chapter 45 the bureau of parks and forestry controls street and public trees, and a permit is required for any work near a city tree.
Norfolk City Code Ch. 45 (Trees and Other Vegetation), bureau of parks and forestry
The bureau of parks and forestry shall have the management, control and care of the area between the street curbing and the walkway, and of all trees and shrubbery on the streets, avenues and public grounds of the city, shall direct and regulate planting, transplanting, pruning, removal, care and protection of all shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery to be planted and cultivated, determinin...
Virginia designates no statewide heritage trees, and Norfolk keeps no formal private heritage-tree registry. Notable trees are protected mainly as city trees under Chapter 45 and through waterfront buffer rules.
Norfolk City Code Ch. 45 (Trees and Other Vegetation), bureau of parks and forestry
The bureau of parks and forestry shall have the management, control and care of the area between the street curbing and the walkway, and of all trees and shrubbery on the streets, avenues and public grounds of the city, shall direct and regulate planting, transplanting, pruning, removal, care and protection of all shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery to be planted and cultivated, determinin...
Norfolk requires tree planting and replacement mainly through development and street-tree rules, not for homeowners removing a yard tree. New subdivisions and site plans must provide street trees and meet landscaping standards.
Norfolk City Code Ch. 45 (Trees and Other Vegetation), bureau of parks and forestry
The bureau of parks and forestry shall have the management, control and care of the area between the street curbing and the walkway, and of all trees and shrubbery on the streets, avenues and public grounds of the city, shall direct and regulate planting, transplanting, pruning, removal, care and protection of all shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery to be planted and cultivated, determinin...
1 cities in Norfolk City have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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