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Fort Wayne Tree Protections

Shade trees must be planted or retained along streets according to city-approved species and guidelines designated by the Board of Park Commissioners, which also oversees regulations for planting, trimming, and removal.

Link:

  • Fort Wayne, IN Title XV, Chapter 154, Sec. 155.041 I Fort Wayne, IN Title IX, Chapter 99, Sec. 99.140 – 99.148

Policy Details:

Locale: Fort Wayne, Indiana [Midwest]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Fort Wayne, IN Title XV, Chapter 154, Sec. 155.041 I Fort Wayne, IN Title IX, Chapter 99, Sec. 99.140 – 99.148

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