Tree removal permit rules in Broken Arrow, OK — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Broken Arrow Zoning Ordinance Section 4-3-4 (Existing Tree Protection and Replacement) governs tree removal. Protected trees removed during development must be replaced according to city standards. The ordinance encourages preservation of existing trees during site development. For residential properties, dead or hazardous trees must be removed by the owner. Contact Community Development for permit requirements on significant tree removal.
Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow 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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