Rogers, AR Tree Protection: Tree Removal Permits (2026)

For an existing private lot, no Rogers tree-removal permit requirement was identified — homeowners are responsible for maintaining their entire property. Public-tree protection runs through the Tree Board, created by Ordinance No. 86-48 (passed October 28, 1986). The Board consists of three appointed members serving three-year terms, appointed by the mayor with City Council approval, and has 'authority to implement preservation plans for trees on public property.' Its focus is therefore public trees, street trees, and city property rather than routine homeowner removals. The Street Department handles trees that obstruct the city right-of-way or hinder traffic visibility (contact 479-621-1140). When tree clearing is part of a development, subdivision, or commercial site, it is governed by the city's Unified Development Code (UDC) landscaping and tree-coverage standards and reviewed during Development Review — that process, not a standalone permit, is where preservation, replacement, and tree-protection requirements are imposed. Anyone planning to remove trees for construction should consult Community Development before clearing, and should never remove public or right-of-way trees without city coordination.