Tree removal permit rules in Annapolis, MD — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal in Annapolis requires permits for trees in the Historic District or Chesapeake Bay Critical Area buffer. Dead or hazardous trees may be removed with notice to the city. Replacement planting required in critical areas.
Annapolis requires tree removal permits for trees in the Historic District and within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area (1,000 feet of tidal waters). Dead or hazardous trees may be removed with written notice to the city without a standard permit, but the city may inspect first. Permit applications go to the Planning and Zoning Department. Replacement planting at a 1:1 or higher ratio is required for removals in the Critical Area. The city may require an arborist report for large or significant trees. Tree removal for development projects requires a forest conservation plan if the site exceeds 40,000 sq ft.
Removal of Historic District or Critical Area tree without permit: fine up to $500 per tree plus required replacement planting. Hazardous tree removal without notice: citation.
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