Tree Protection in Wayne County, IN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Wayne County, Indiana.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wayne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
In unincorporated Wayne County, Indiana, new subdivisions must plant street trees on both sides of every street, spaced 40 to 60 feet apart and chosen from a list the County Agricultural Agent recommends. The Plan Commission decides exactly where in the right-of-way each tree sits before the plat gets final approval.
Wayne County Street Tree Planting Rules
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code § 155.162
(A) The subdivider shall provide street trees selected from a list of trees recommended by the County Agricultural Agent. Such trees shall be located on both sides of each street at intervals of from 40 to 60 feet. (B) The position of such trees within the street right-of-way shall be determined by the Commission.
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