Tree removal permit rules in Johnson County, KS — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Owners may remove trees on private property in unincorporated Johnson County; removal of trees within county road rights-of-way requires County Public Works approval. Tree-preservation standards may apply during platting/development.
In unincorporated Johnson County, the trees in your yard are generally yours to manage — the county doesn't require a permit to remove a tree on private property. The exceptions sit at the edges: trees within county road rights-of-way belong to a different regime and need approval from County Public Works before removal. Development is the other wrinkle; tree-preservation standards can attach when land is platted or developed, so builders should check with Planning early. For a routine backyard removal, though, your main concerns are hitting the property line correctly and hiring a competent crew, not county paperwork.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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