1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Sarasota County, Florida.
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Sarasota County requires a Tree Permit before removing most trees in the unincorporated area and specially protects Grand Trees. Exemptions cover invasive exotics, emergencies, and agriculture; state law waives permits for documented hazard trees.
SCC 54-585(1)(a)
The prohibitions in Section 54-584(1) shall not apply to any Tree species on the most recent Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Category I list of invasive species.
3 cities in Sarasota County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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