Tree removal permit rules in Bristol, PA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Bristol Borough does not appear to have a specific tree removal permit ordinance like some other Bucks County boroughs. Buffer yard trees are protected under zoning screening requirements. PA Noxious Weed Control Law applies. Contact Code Enforcement for guidance.
Based on available search results, Bristol Borough does not have a dedicated tree removal permit ordinance comparable to Doylestown Borough's tree protection program. However, trees planted as part of required buffer yard screening under the zoning code (Chapter 27) are protected and cannot be removed without maintaining the required continuous screen. Trees on Borough property (street trees, park trees) would require Borough permission before removal. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 2003) adopted by the Borough includes provisions for maintaining property including vegetation. Contact the Code Enforcement office for specific guidance on tree removal requirements.
Removing required buffer yard trees: zoning violation. Public tree removal without permission: Borough enforcement.
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