Tree Protection in Tamarac, FL (2026)

Tamarac Land Development Code § 10-4.4(D)(1); § 10-4.4(O)(1)-(3)

(1)The removal of any Historical tree without first obtaining approval from the City Commission to conduct the removal. ... (O)Historic Trees. (1)The Director may recommend from time to time the designation of certain trees located within the City as historic trees based on the criteria below. The City Manager shall review such recommendation and add thereto their own comments and recommendatio...

Tamarac Land Development Code § 10-4.4(C), Specimen tree; § 10-4.4(F)(7)(a)

Specimen tree means any tree which has a DBH of 18 inches or greater with a condition rating of 60 percent or greater in accordance with the condition rating guidelines as specified in the Guide for Plant Appraisal, 9th edition, as amended; with the exception of the following: (1)Non-native fruit trees that are cultivated or grown for the specific purpose of producing edible fruit, including, b...

Tamarac Land Development Code § 10-4.4(N)(1)(a)-(b); § 10-4.4(N)(2)(a)-(b)

(N)Street Trees. The following standards shall be required in addition to other tree requirements in this §10-4.4, Landscaping and Tree Preservation.(1)General. (a)Non-residential and multifamily property owners may apply for a permit to plant a tree in the swale area of a public or private street abutting the property owned by the applicant. The location and species of the tree or trees shall ...