Evanston does not have mangrove protection rules because mangroves do not occur in Illinois. However, native lakefront vegetation along Lake Michigan bluffs is protected under Evanston's environmental regulations. Removing vegetation on bluffs or in buffer zones near the shoreline may require permits to prevent erosion.
Mangroves are a tropical and subtropical coastal species that do not grow in the Great Lakes region or anywhere in Illinois. Evanston has no mangrove protection ordinance. However, native vegetation along Evanston's Lake Michigan shoreline and bluffs plays a critical role in erosion prevention and habitat preservation. The city's environmental and lakefront regulations discourage removal of stabilizing vegetation on bluffs and near the shoreline. Evanston's tree preservation ordinance (City Code Section 7-15) protects significant trees throughout the city, including those on lakefront properties. Removal of trees on bluffs may require a tree removal permit and replacement planting. Native prairie and dune vegetation in lakefront parks and natural areas is managed by the Parks Department and is not to be disturbed. Evanston participates in lake bluff stabilization efforts and vegetation restoration projects. Property owners considering vegetation removal near the lakefront should consult Community Development at (847) 448-4311 to determine whether permits are needed.
Removing protected trees without a permit violates the tree preservation ordinance with fines based on tree size. Clearing vegetation on bluffs that leads to erosion may result in code enforcement action and required restoration. Disturbing vegetation in designated natural areas or parkland is prohibited. Federal and state environmental permits may apply if vegetation removal affects the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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