Tree Removal & Heritage Trees: Aurora vs Englewood
How do tree removal & heritage trees rules compare between Aurora, CO and Englewood, CO?
Aurora and Englewood have similar restriction levels.
Aurora, CO
Arapahoe County
Removal of trees in the public right-of-way requires a permit from the Aurora City Forester. Private yard trees generally do not require a permit unless part of a landscape plan or EAB quarantine.
View full Aurora rules →Englewood, CO
Arapahoe County
Englewood does not have a citywide tree removal permit for private property. Property owners may generally remove trees on their own land. Trees in the public right-of-way require city authorization. HOA covenants may restrict removal.
View full Englewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Aurora | Englewood |
|---|---|---|
| Permit required | Public ROW and city trees | - |
| Private yard trees | Generally no permit | - |
| Authority | Aurora City Forester | - |
| EAB quarantine | Ash wood handling restricted | - |
| Replacement | Often required for ROW removals | - |
| Private Trees | - | No citywide permit needed |
| ROW Trees | - | City authorization required |
| Development | - | UDC standards apply |
| HOA Rules | - | May restrict removal |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Aurora FAQ
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in my backyard?
Private yard trees typically do not require a city permit, but check any site plan, HOA, or landscape plan requirements before removing a replacement-counted tree.
What about ash trees?
Aurora is in the EAB quarantine zone; ash must be chipped to under 1 inch or taken to an approved disposal site per Colorado Department of Agriculture rules.
Englewood FAQ
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in Englewood?
Englewood does not have a citywide tree removal permit for private property. Property owners may generally remove trees on their own land. Trees in the public right-of-way require city authorization. HOA covenants may restrict removal.
What are the tree removal rules in Englewood?
Private Trees: No citywide permit needed. ROW Trees: City authorization required. Development: UDC standards apply. HOA Rules: May restrict removal.
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