Montgomery County has no tree ordinance for unincorporated residential areas. No permit is required to trim or remove trees on private property at the county level. Individual subdivisions with HOA deed restrictions may require approval for significant tree removal.
No Montgomery County ordinance restricts tree trimming, removal, or preservation in unincorporated residential areas. Property owners may trim or remove trees on their own land without county permits. Trees in or near the 100-year floodplain may require a development permit if removal involves disturbing the floodplain boundary. HOA deed restrictions in many subdivisions require prior approval for removal of trees above a certain caliper (typically 6 inches DBH or greater). Utility companies may trim trees near power lines under state utility easement rights.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees: $500 to $10,000+ per tree. Replacement planting may be required.
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