Tree Protection in Westchester County, NY (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Protected Tree Species
County Code § 712.314 bars removing a protected or specimen tree, or disturbing its dripline, on Westchester County-owned property without prior authorization.
Westchester County Protects Specimen and Rare Trees
Significant RestrictionsWestchester County Code § 712.313
Protected tree. A protected tree is any species of tree determined by the Planning Board to be in need of protection. Such a determination shall be made upon the recommendation of the commissioner to the Planning Board. Upon adoption of a resolution by the Planning Board, the names of species of trees protected herein shall be contained in a list duly maintained and reviewed by the Planning Boa...
Parkway Planting
Westchester County requires written approval from the Commissioner of Public Works and Transportation before anyone plants, removes, trims, or damages a shade tree on a county road outside cities and villages.
Westchester County Shade Tree Permit on County Roads
Significant RestrictionsLaws of Westchester County § 813.91
No person, firm or corporation shall plant, remove, trim, damage or otherwise alter any shade tree or planting on any County road outside of cities or villages without first obtaining approval thereof in writing from the Commissioner of Public Works and Transportation. (L.L. No. 6-1982, § 1; amended by L.L. No. 19-2010 [4]) Footnotes: --- (4) --- 9. Editor's Note: This local law provide...
Tree Protection by City in Westchester County
3 cities in Westchester County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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