Landscaping Rules in Sumner County, TN (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Tree Trimming
Sumner County's Zoning Resolution caps landscaping height at 30 inches inside the vision triangle at every street intersection and driveway, so trees and shrubs planted near a corner or driveway must stay trimmed below windshield level. The triangle runs 30 feet along the right-of-way at street corners and a smaller 20-by-15-foot triangle at driveways.
Sumner County Vision Triangle Vegetation Limits
Some RestrictionsSumner County Zoning Resolution § 1104(D)(5); Appendix A (Vision Triangle definition)
5. Vision Triangle All required landscaping must incorporate vision triangles that preserve the visibility of pedestrians and motorists. Any plant material taller than 30 inches shall not be permitted within vision triangles. ... Vision Triangle: A triangular-shaped portion of land established at the intersection of two streets or a street and driveway in which nothing is erected, placed, plan...
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Sumner County requires a certified arborist-reviewed tree preservation plan before a developer can claim credit for saving existing trees toward buffer yard and landscaping requirements, and protective barricades must ring every preserved tree's critical root zone throughout construction under Sec. 1104(G).
Sumner County Tree Preservation Plan Rules
Some RestrictionsSumner County Zoning Resolution Sec. 1104(G)(2)-(G)(3)
To receive credit for existing trees, a tree preservation plan shall be submitted as part of the landscape plan. A certified arborist shall review the tree preservation plan and shall visit the site to confirm the accuracy of the tree survey...Protective barricades shall be placed around the critical root zone of all trees designated in the tree preservation plan prior to the start of developme...
Landscaping Rules by City in Sumner County
1 cities in Sumner County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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