Tree removal permit rules in Attleboro, MA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Removal of public trees in Attleboro is regulated under the proposed/adopted tree protection ordinance. The ordinance governs planting, maintenance, and removal of public trees. Private tree removal generally does not require a city permit unless in wetlands buffer or protected area.
Attleboro tree removal regulations protect the urban canopy by requiring permits for trees above a size threshold, typically 6 to 12 inches trunk diameter measured at breast height (4.5 feet). Applications may require an arborist report. Street trees in the right-of-way are managed exclusively by Attleboro public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. Massachusetts state law may preempt local tree ordinances in certain circumstances.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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