Tree removal permit rules in Coral Gables, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Coral Gables has strong tree canopy protection under Chapter 82 (Vegetation) requiring permits for removal of any protected tree. Specimen trees at 18 inches DBH or larger require arborist reports, and trees at 24 inches DBH require double mitigation. The city tree trust fund charges $1,500 per 500 sq ft of canopy deficit.
The City of Coral Gables protects its urban tree canopy under Chapter 82 (Vegetation) of the Code of Ordinances. Removal of any protected tree requires a tree removal permit obtained through the EnerGov portal by searching for Tree Removal/Relocations/Pruning. Trees measuring 18 inches or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH, measured at 4.5 feet from ground) are classified as specimen trees and require a certified arborist report. Trees with a 24-inch DBH or larger require double the standard mitigation. Applicants must submit a tree disposition plan, tree mitigation plan with canopy credit calculations per Section 82-30 Table 82-1, arborist report, and site survey. Replacement trees must be planted based on calculated canopy loss area. When properties lack sufficient space for replacement plantings, applicants must contribute to the city tree trust fund at $1,500 per 500 square feet of canopy deficit. The city is known for its protected banyans, oaks, and royal palms. Contact PWGreenspace@coralgables.com for questions.
Unauthorized tree removal is enforced by Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216 and the Public Works Greenspace Division. Violations result in significant fines, mandatory replacement planting at enhanced mitigation ratios, and potential tree trust fund contributions.
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