Dallas Code Section 18-14.1 requires property owners to keep vegetation from projecting over streets below 15 feet or over sidewalks below 8 feet. Article X of Chapter 51A regulates tree preservation on development sites.
Section 18-14.1 of the Dallas Code addresses vegetation in alleys, streets, and sidewalks. No part of vegetation may project over or into the street at a height less than 15 feet above ground, and no part may project over or into the sidewalk at a height less than 8 feet above ground. Article X of Dallas Development Code Chapter 51A contains landscape and tree conservation regulations applicable to development sites. The city arborist oversees tree-related regulations. For trees on city property or in the right-of-way, the city must be contacted before trimming. Dallas Parks and Recreation manages trees in parks and medians. Property owners are responsible for maintaining trees on their property to prevent hazards.
Failure to maintain proper clearances over streets and sidewalks is a violation of Section 18-14.1. Unauthorized trimming of city trees may result in fines.
Dallas, TX
Dallas has no city ordinance regulating residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private property. Property maintenance rules under Dal...
Dallas, TX
Dallas has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Inflatables are permitted on private property subject to right-...
Dallas, TX
Dallas has no city ordinance specifying installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday light displays. Amplified outdoor...
Dallas, TX
Built-in outdoor kitchens in Dallas require multiple permits through the Department of Sustainable Development and Construction: a building permit for the st...
Dallas, TX
Dallas has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential backyard smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired ovens. Operation is governed by general nuisa...
Dallas, TX
Dallas adopts the 2021 International Fire Code under Dallas City Code Ch. 16 (Fire Prevention). IFC § 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices and LP-gas...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Dallas County.
See how other cities in Dallas County handle tree trimming.
See how Dallas's tree trimming rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.