Property owners in Davidson County may trim trees on their own property without a permit as long as no protected trees are removed. Trees in the public right-of-way require NDOT and Metro Water Services approval before trimming.
Private tree trimming does not require a permit in Davidson County as long as removal of protected or heritage trees is not involved. Trees overhanging neighboring property may be trimmed to the property line, but actions that kill the tree (root cutting) create civil liability. Street trees in the public right-of-way may not be trimmed or removed without prior approval from NDOT and Metro Water Services. Metro Code Chapter 17.24 governs landscape tree requirements on development sites. Heritage trees (24"+ diameter) require special consideration on all development plans.
Unauthorized trimming of right-of-way trees: Metro Water/NDOT enforcement. Heritage tree damage: potential replacement requirement.
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