Tree removal permit rules in Birmingham, AL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Birmingham regulates tree removal on development sites through its zoning code. Private property trees generally do not require permits for removal outside of development contexts.
Birmingham's zoning ordinance includes minimum landscaping requirements (Appendix C) that affect tree preservation during development. Trees on development sites may require a landscape plan. Private residential property owners can generally remove trees without permits for non-development purposes. City trees in rights-of-way require approval for removal and typically need replacement planting. Historic districts may have additional tree protections.
Development sites failing to meet landscaping requirements face zoning violations. Unauthorized removal of city trees results in fines.
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