Urban Forestry
Urban Forestry
New Ordinance enacted Jan.31 2007
The new tree ordinance limits the removal of tree canopy and protected trees. It promotes multi-aged forest, orderly development of the City of Fort Worth and protects the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens.
The new tree ordinance was developed to establish regulations addressing the protection of healthy and significant trees and to provide for the replacement and replanting of trees that are necessarily removed during construction, development or redevelopment. The new tree ordinance is separate from the landscaping requirements of the zoning ordinance.
The City of Fort Worth shall not approve an Urban Forestry Plan/Permit until 21 calendar days have been posted on the website posting. Please Note: There will not be a 21-day public notification if no trees are being removed.
Appeals will be heard by the Urban Design Commission
Download the new ordinance: Click Here
Urban Forestry Compliance Specialist
Desk: 817-392-7931
Desk: 817-392-7939