Tree removal permit rules in Aurora, IL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Aurora requires permits for removing trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 6 inches or greater for protected species. Applications require 7-14 day advance notice. Heritage tree removals may require a public hearing.
Aurora's UDO establishes tree protection requirements. Permits are required for removing any tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 6 inches or greater for protected species, or 8 inches or more on public property. Applications must be submitted in advance with a 7-14 day notice period. Significant or heritage tree removals may require a public hearing. Diseased trees must be treated if a treatment exists, or removed and replaced if no treatment is available. The city's forestry division oversees public tree management. Replacement trees may be required when removal is approved.
Unauthorized tree removal: citation, fine, and mandatory replacement. Heritage tree violation: significant penalties.
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