Landscaping Rules in Tangipahoa Parish, LA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tangipahoa Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Tangipahoa Parish requires major subdivisions and special use residential commercial developments to preserve a 25-foot perimeter buffer of undisturbed green space. Trees inside that buffer, or on individual lots within it, may only be selectively removed for reasons of species, disease or decay, and the planning department must pre-approve the specific tree removal plan before any cutting starts.

Tree Removal in Tangipahoa Parish Development Buffers

Some Restrictions

Tangipahoa Parish Code § 36-113(c)

(c)All developments shall preserve a 25-foot perimeter buffer of undisturbed green space, which may be considered as part of the stormwater management area. There shall be a minimum stormwater management area requirement of 20 percent of the gross area of all special use residential commercial developments, which shall meet the following standards:(1)The buffer may only be disturbed or modified...

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Weed Ordinances

Outside the parish's municipalities, owners and agents must cut grass and weeds before they exceed 18 inches, unless grown as a crop, under Code Section 32-20. After notice, failing to comply within 20 days is a misdemeanor carrying a $100.00-per-day fine starting on the 11th day.

Tangipahoa Parish 18-Inch Weed and Grass Limit

Some Restrictions

Tangipahoa Parish Code Sections 32-19, 32-20

Weed means a plant of no value or use. ... (a)It shall be the responsibility of any owner and agent of any property outside the municipalities of the parish to cut and remove all grass and weeds in excess of 18 inches but excepting only grass grown as a crop. ... (j)The failure, neglect or refusal of the owner to cut grass and/or remove weeds, trash, rubbish, debris, discarded or noxious matter...

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