Landscaping Rules in Washington County, AR (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Arkansas requires no replant-what-you-cut rule, and Washington County imposes none. In Fayetteville, development that removes canopy below the required minimum must mitigate on site, preserve off site, or pay into the Tree Escrow Account under UDC Ch. 167.

Washington County Tree Replacement Requirements

Some Restrictions

Fayetteville, AR, Unified Development Code § 167.01(B)

This chapter shall be enforced according to the following principles: 1. Preservation shall be the first, best, and standard approach. 2. If preservation cannot be achieved, On-Site Mitigation shall next be pursued. 3. If On-Site Mitigation cannot be achieved, Off-Site Preservation shall be pursued. 4. If Off-Site Preservation cannot be achieved, Off-Site Forestation shall be pursued. 5. If non...

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Weed Ordinances

Overgrown grass is a city matter in Washington County. Fayetteville, Springdale, and Prairie Grove order weeds cut under Ark. Code §14-54-901, then bill the owner. The unincorporated county acts on nuisance lots, not routine lawn height.

Washington County Grass Height & Lawn Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Ark. Code § 14-54-901

Incorporated towns and cities of the first and second class are empowered to order the owner of lots and other real property within their towns or cities to cut weeds; to remove garbage, rubbish, and other unsightly and unsanitary articles and things upon the property; and to eliminate, fill up, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition which might bec...

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Landscaping Rules by City in Washington County

1 cities in Washington County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

SpringdalePop. 84,161

3 verified rules • Tree Removal & Heritage Trees, Tree Trimming

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