Tree removal permit rules in Bixby, OK — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Bixby zoning regulations address tree preservation and landscaping standards. The 2023 zoning code update included community input on landscaping requirements. Dead or hazardous trees must be removed by the property owner. Contact the Planning Department for any tree removal permit requirements.
Bixby 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 Bixby public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. Oklahoma 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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