Landscaping Rules in York County, PA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated York County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
In York County, a tree removal job that disturbs soil falls under Pennsylvania's erosion and sediment control rule, 25 Pa. Code § 102.4(b). Erosion controls are required at every size, even below 5,000 square feet (464.5 square meters). A written E&S Plan becomes mandatory at 5,000 square feet of total disturbance, or sooner when a drainage or water-quality trigger applies.
York County Tree Removal: Erosion and Sediment Control Rules
Some Restrictions25 Pa. Code § 102.4(b)
(b) For earth disturbance activities other than agricultural plowing or tilling or animal heavy use areas, the following erosion and sediment control requirements apply: (1) The implementation and maintenance of E&S BMPs are required to minimize the potential for accelerated erosion and sedimentation, including those activities which disturb less than 5,000 square feet (464.5 square meters). (2...
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