Tree removal permit rules in Boynton Beach, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Boynton Beach cannot require permits or mitigation for residential tree removal when the homeowner has written documentation from a certified arborist that the tree is dangerous, under FL §163.045. Commercial and multifamily properties still need a removal permit.
FL §163.045 fully preempts local tree removal ordinances on single-family residential lots when an ISA-certified arborist or FL-licensed landscape architect documents hazard. Boynton Beach retains full authority over commercial sites, PUDs, and landscape buffers required by site plans. Mangroves along the Intracoastal Waterway are protected under FL §403.9321 (Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act) regardless of the tree preemption. Historic trees like specimen live oaks may still require county review in conservation easements.
Commercial removal without permit: $500 per tree plus 1:1 replacement. Mangrove destruction: FL DEP fine up to $10,000 per tree. Removing trees in a recorded landscape buffer: zoning violation, mitigation required.
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