Tree Protection in Brevard County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Brevard County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Brevard County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Heritage & Protected Trees

Brevard County designates large, rare, or historically significant trees as protected "specimen trees", hardwoods 24 inches dbh or larger, and bars their removal on lots over 1.25 acres without county-approved preservation or replacement.

Specimen Tree Protection Rules in Brevard County

Some Restrictions

Brevard County Code § 62-4332

Specimen tree means a tree considered an important community asset due to its unique or noteworthy characteristics or values. A tree may be considered a specimen tree based on its size, age, rarity or special historical or ecological significance. Specimen trees include large hardwoods (oaks, maples, etc.) or softwoods (pines, cypress, cedars, etc.) in good condition as determined by a recogniz...

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Protected Tree Species

Brevard County protects hardwoods 10+ inches dbh, pines 14+ inches dbh, and specimen trees 24+ inches dbh from removal during development in unincorporated areas; a land clearing permit and preservation plan are required unless the lot is exempt.

Protected Tree Rules in Brevard County

Some Restrictions

Brevard County Code § 62-4332

Protected tree means, with the exception of nonnative invasive or undesirable plants, a hardwood tree having dbh of ten inches or greater located on the mainland or Merit Island or having a dbh of 1.5 inches on the barrier island; or a softwood tree, such as a pine, having a dbh of 14 inches or greater or 1.5 inches on the barrier island. Recognized knowledgeable person means an individual k...

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Tree Protection by City in Brevard County

4 cities in Brevard County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Palm BayPop. 119,760

2 verified rules • Parkway Planting, Protected Tree Species

MelbournePop. 86,426

2 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Protected Tree Species

TitusvillePop. 48,764

3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Parkway Planting

CocoaPop. 20,889

1 verified rule • Heritage & Protected Trees

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