Tree Protection in Terrebonne Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
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Protected Tree Species
Terrebonne Parish requires a construction tree guard at least 4 feet high around any street or park tree whose canopy falls within a construction or excavation zone, and a written planning and zoning permit before digging, trenching or laying a driveway within 10 feet of a public tree.
Street & Park Tree Protection in Terrebonne Parish
Some RestrictionsTerrebonne Parish Code § 2-544(a)-(c)
(a)All public trees shall be protected during construction.(b)All street trees and park trees whose canopy falls within the excavation or construction of any building, structure, or street work, shall be guarded with a good and substantial fence, frame, or box. The construction tree guard shall be at least four (4) feet high and at a distance of one (1) foot from the tree trunk per inch of diam...
Parkway Planting
Terrebonne Parish limits street trees to small species topping out at 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide, set at least 2 feet from curb and sidewalk and 30 feet apart. Trees must sit 35 feet from street corners and 10 feet from fireplugs.
Street Tree Planting Rules in Terrebonne Parish
Some RestrictionsTerrebonne Parish Code §§ 2-538(b)-(c), 2-539
(b)As to street trees, only small trees that top out at twenty (20) feet tall and ten (10) feet wide may be planted.(c)All street trees must be planted at least two (2) feet from the curb and two (2) feet from the sidewalk. No street tree may be planted closer than thirty (30) feet from another street tree unless approved by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. ... No street tree shal...
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