Tree Protection in Nevada (2026)
10 rules on the books across Nevada, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Heritage & Protected Trees
Extra protections for old, large, or historically significant trees, including the penalties for removing them without approval.
Reno
Significant RestrictionsLandmark trees on public property in Reno are designated by the Urban Forestry Commission, which keeps a running list…
Read full rule →Clark County
Some RestrictionsClark County's development code requires "significant trees", over 6 inches in caliper with low water needs, to be…
Read full rule →North Las Vegas
Some RestrictionsNorth Las Vegas designates "heritage trees" under Section 12.15.055 for trees tied to historic places, events or a…
Read full rule →Sparks
Some RestrictionsSparks has no heritage or landmark-tree designation list. Instead it protects public trees as a class, in parks…
Read full rule →Protected Tree Species
Specific native species (oak, sycamore, walnut, juniper) protected by city ordinance, diameter thresholds, removal permits, and replacement ratios.
Parkway Planting
Permits and rules for planting in the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb, including approved species lists and Bureau of Street Services standards.
Clark County
Some RestrictionsClark County requires one large tree and three shrubs every 30 feet of street frontage, with landscape strips 6 to 15…
Read full rule →Henderson
Some RestrictionsHenderson's Development Code governs tree planting in the public right-of-way citywide: plantings can't block…
Read full rule →Las Vegas
Some RestrictionsPlanting any tree within a City of Las Vegas parkway or street requires a permit from the Superintendent of Parks under…
Read full rule →North Las Vegas
Some RestrictionsNorth Las Vegas reserves parkway and street-tree planting to itself. Section 12.15.040 gives the City the exclusive…
Read full rule →Reno
Some RestrictionsReno requires a written permit from the urban forester before planting, pruning, cutting, spraying, or removing any…
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