Maple Grove, MN Tree Protection: Heritage & Protected Trees (2026)
Key Facts
- Who designates
- City council, on arbor committee advice
- Basis
- Physical, historical, or cultural significance
- Records kept by
- City clerk's office
- Code section
- § 36-715(b)
Summary
Maple Grove's city council can designate individual trees as protected landmark trees for unique physical, historical, or cultural significance, on recommendation of the city's arbor committee.
In addition, the city may, based upon guidelines recommended by the arbor committee and approved by the city council, designate any tree for preservation because of any unique physical characteristic or growth process, or some historical or cultural significance. Such trees shall be known as landmark trees, and a list of such trees shall also be maintained in the office of the city clerk...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Beyond the general T zone removal rules, Maple Grove lets the city council designate any tree, anywhere in the city, as a landmark tree based on guidelines from the arbor committee: for a unique physical characteristic, unusual growth process, or historical or cultural significance under § 36-715(b). The city clerk keeps the official landmark tree list, and city staff may enter private property to inspect and identify trees after giving the owner written or in-person notice under the same section.
Violations & Fines
Removing or damaging a designated landmark tree is a misdemeanor under § 36-712, and no forest management plan may be approved if it would destroy a landmark tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Maple Grove protect a tree not in a development?
Can a landmark tree be removed for a forest management plan?
Sources & Official References
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