Tree Removal & Heritage Trees: Doral vs Miami Beach

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Doral?

Yes, if the tree has a trunk diameter of 4 inches or more at chest height (DBH). Apply for a tree removal permit through the Planning and Zoning Department. Specimen trees may require City Council approval.

What happens if I remove a tree without a permit in Doral?

Unauthorized tree removal carries significant fines and requires mitigation at enhanced replacement ratios. Penalties may include payment into the city's tree trust fund and planting of replacement trees at a greater-than-1:1 ratio.

Can I trim trees in the right-of-way in Doral?

No. Trees in the public right-of-way are managed by the city. Residents cannot remove or significantly prune right-of-way trees without authorization. Contact the city's Public Works Department for right-of-way tree maintenance requests.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Miami Beach?

Yes. A Tree Work Permit is required for virtually all tree removal under Chapter 126, Section 126-5. The removal must be justified, and replacement planting or relocation is mandatory. Contact the Environment and Sustainability Department to apply.

Can I remove a dead tree without a permit in Miami Beach?

Dead or imminently hazardous trees may be removed in an emergency, but you must promptly notify the city. For non-emergency removal of dead trees, a Tree Work Permit is still required to document the condition and replacement requirements.

What happens if I remove a tree without a permit in Miami Beach?

Unauthorized tree removal triggers Code Compliance enforcement with fines based on the tree's appraised value and mandatory replacement planting at a ratio exceeding one-to-one. Willful destruction of protected species may carry criminal penalties.