§ 53-12 — Permit requirements – Treating trees
Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Article 7, § 53-12
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§ 53-12. Permit requirements – Treating trees.
(a) Permit required. No person may spray, mulch, fertilize, or otherwise treat, remove, destroy, break, cut, or trim any tree, or any part of a tree, in any street, lane, or alley without first having obtained a written permit issued by the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Recreation and Parks. (b) Department to direct utilities, etc. No cutting or trimming of any tree in any street, lane, or alley in connection with the work of any other City department or of any public service corporation or other person having a right to use the street, lane, or alley may be done except in the manner directed by the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Recreation and Parks.
(Ord. 15-435; Ord. 76-139; Ord. 46-396; Ord. 12-154.)