Tree removal permit rules in Cuyahoga County, OH — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Street tree removal in Cuyahoga County municipalities requires a permit from the local public works or urban forestry division. Private tree removal on residential property is generally unregulated unless the tree is a protected heritage species or located in a conservation easement. Cleveland requires permits for all tree lawn work.
Cleveland Codified Ordinance 509 and similar suburban codes make unauthorized removal of street or park trees a misdemeanor with replacement required. Tree preservation ordinances in Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and Pepper Pike may regulate removal of large-caliper private trees (typically 6 inches DBH or greater).
Unauthorized street tree removal: 500 to 5,000 dollars plus replacement cost typically 300 to 1,500 per tree. Private tree ordinance violations 150 to 1,000 dollars.
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