Tree Protection in Orlando, FL (2026)
2 verified tree protection rules for Orlando, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Orlando's Parks Official can officially designate outstanding or aged trees as Specimen or Historic Trees, protecting them wherever they sit in the city. Removing or encroaching on a designated tree without a permit can draw a fine of up to $15,000.
Orlando Specimen & Historic Tree Protection
Heavy RestrictionsOrlando City Code § 60.210(b), (e), (f)
Historic Trees shall be described as any healthy tree with a trunk caliper of 30" dbh or more...The removal of or encroachment on any designated Specimen or Historic Tree is prohibited unless authorized under a valid tree removal or tree encroachment permit. The removal of a historic or specimen tree without a permit is deemed to be an irreparable and irreversible violation. A fine of up to fif...
Parkway Planting
Orlando lets the owner of property abutting a parkway plant and maintain trees, shrubs, plants, or flowers there under City Code § 54.26-1, but the City can order removal within 10 days if the planting turns into a nuisance, hazard, or public-safety problem, and non-owners are barred from disturbing lawful plantings under § 54.26.
Orlando Parkway Tree Planting Rules
Some RestrictionsOrlando City Code § 54.26-1
Unless otherwise specifically prohibited by this Code, the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, plants or flowers in the parkway by the owner of the abutting property is permitted so long as the plantings are not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and do not cause a nuisance or hazard to the neighboring property owners. When in the opinion of the appropriate City Departm...
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