Benton County, AR Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Key Facts
- Clearance standard
- up to 40 feet where needed
- Trigger
- trees/brush into driving lane
- Corner brush
- owner cooperation encouraged
- Governing chapter
- Ch. 58, Roads and Bridges
Summary
Benton County requires a cleared width of up to 40 feet along county roads where brush and trees encroach into the driving lane, treating overgrowth as a safety hazard.
Brush and trees growing along the side of the road and extending into the driving lane is a serious problem. A minimum cleared width of 40 feet will be utilized where necessary to ensure a safe roadway.
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 58-1 of the county code, brush and vegetation at road corners are flagged as a driving hazard, and property owners are encouraged to cooperate with the county in clearing them so traffic is visible from all directions. Trees and brush growing along the roadside that extend into the driving lane get the same treatment: the county will clear a width of up to 40 feet where necessary to keep the roadway safe. This sits in Chapter 58, Roads and Bridges, alongside the county's junkyard-screening and bridge-design standards for the same rights-of-way.
Violations & Fines
The code frames corner brush removal as owner cooperation rather than a citable owner mandate; the 40-foot clearing is described as work the county will carry out on the roadway itself when needed for safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Benton County fine property owners for overgrown roadside trees?
What about brush at road corners?
Sources & Official References
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