Tree Removal Permits: Kentwood vs Wyoming

Does Kent County require a tree-removal permit?

No. The county issues no tree permits. Requirements come from your city or township, which typically regulate only street and right-of-way trees, not private-yard trees.

How do I get a Grand Rapids tree permit?

Apply to the City Forester at 201 Market Ave SW. The permit for a right-of-way shade or ornamental tree over three feet mature height is free of charge.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my Wyoming residential lot?

For routine removal of a dead, diseased, or hazardous tree on a private residential lot outside the right-of-way, no standalone Wyoming tree-removal permit is required because the City places maintenance of private trees on the owner. Removal of a right-of-way tree must be coordinated with the Wyoming Public Works Department at 616-530-7260 under Chapter 82, Article II.

How do I get approval to remove a Wyoming street tree?

Contact the Wyoming Public Works Department at 2660 Burlingame Avenue SW (616-530-7260, pw_info@wyomingmi.gov) and submit a request for assessment of the right-of-way tree. Public Works will evaluate condition and species and determine whether removal is appropriate. The City does not work where utility lines are involved - contact Consumers Energy Forestry at 1-800-582-4238 in that case.

What is the penalty for removing a Wyoming protected tree without approval?

Unauthorized removal of a right-of-way or City-owned tree can result in enforcement under Chapter 82 of the Code as a municipal civil infraction plus restitution for the appraised value of the tree (commonly assessed under ISA tree-appraisal methodology). Removing a tree subject to a Chapter 90 (Zoning) Planning Commission preservation condition can result in stop-work orders and replacement-planting requirements.