Tree removal permit rules in Anne Arundel County, MD — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Routine tree removal on standard residential lots in Anne Arundel County does not require a permit. Chesapeake Bay Critical Area trees and those on lots over 40,000 sq ft undergoing development require permits and replacement planting.
In Anne Arundel County, residential homeowners on standard lots may generally remove trees on their property without a county permit. However, trees within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area buffer (1,000 feet of tidal waters) require written authorization before removal. Development projects on lots over 40,000 sq ft require a Forest Conservation Plan that inventories trees and establishes replacement planting ratios. Specimen trees (30+ inches DBH) receive additional scrutiny during development review. Dead or hazardous trees near structures or power lines should be removed promptly; neighbors should be notified. HOA communities may require HOA approval for tree removal.
Critical Area tree removal without authorization: MDE enforcement, reforestation required. Forest Conservation Plan violation: fines and replanting.
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