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Landscaping Rules in Ocoee, FL (2026)

1 verified landscaping rules for Ocoee, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Ocoee requires a tree removal permit for any protected tree 8 inches DBH or larger on private property. Replacement or mitigation fees apply unless the tree qualifies as dangerous under FL §163.045, which preempts local permits when an ISA-certified arborist documents the risk.

Landscaping: Tree Removal

Heavy Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 163.045

F.S. 163.045 163.045 Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property. — (1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) "Documentation" means an onsite assessment performed in accordance with the tree risk assessment procedures outlined in Best Management Practices - Tree Risk Assessment, Second Edition (2017) by an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture ...

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