In 1998 the City of St. Peters passed a comprehensive Tree and Landscape Ordinance in an effort to preserve and enhance the urban forest in the City of St. Peters.  The Ordinance contains the following provisions:

• The City of St. Peters will be responsible for the maintenance of all public trees (i.e. trees planted in parks, right-of-way, city facilities, etc.)
• Tree topping is illegal on City-owned property and right-of-way and illegal for-hire anywhere within the City’s corporate limits.
• All new commercial developments are required to install landscaping.
• All new residential developments are required to install street trees in city right-of-way.
• Clearing of more than 50% of woodlands on any site greater than 3 acres requires reforestation.