Tree removal permit rules in Centennial, CO — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Centennial does not have a citywide tree removal ordinance for private property. Property owners may generally remove trees on their own land. Development projects must comply with landscaping standards in the Land Development Code. HOA covenants may restrict tree removal.
Centennial does not impose a citywide permit requirement for removing trees on private residential property. Property owners generally have the right to remove trees on their own land. However, new development and redevelopment projects must comply with the landscaping standards in the Land Development Code (Chapter 12), which may require tree preservation, planting, and mitigation. Trees in the public right-of-way are not private property and require city authorization for removal or major pruning. Given the semi-arid climate and current drought conditions, the city encourages planting water-wise replacement species. Many Centennial neighborhoods have HOA covenants that restrict tree removal and require approval before cutting.
Removing city trees without authorization: liability for replacement. Non-compliance with development landscaping: building code violation.
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