1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.
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Kent County issues no tree-removal permit; it is a municipal matter. Grand Rapids requires a free City Forester permit under Chapter 42 to remove or prune a shade or ornamental tree over three feet mature height in any city street or right-of-way.
City of Grand Rapids Tree Ordinance, Chapter 42
This application is for a permit to Remove or Prune a shade or ornamental tree, plant or shrub with a mature height greater than 3 feet in any street of the City of Grand Rapids. This application shall be submitted to the City Forester. There is no fee for the permit.
2 cities in Kent County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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