Tree removal permit rules in Daytona Beach, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal in Daytona Beach requires a clearing permit under the Land Development Code. Applications must include an explanation of reasons for removal and are acted upon within 20 days. Florida-Friendly Landscaping protections under FL §373.185 apply to homeowner landscaping choices.
Daytona Beach's tree removal regulations protect the urban tree canopy by requiring permits before removing trees over 6 inches in diameter measured at breast height (DBH, 4.5 feet above ground). Dead, diseased, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal permits. Certain species are designated as protected and require additional review before removal is approved. Heritage or significant trees (typically 24+ inches DBH or historically designated) require planning commission approval. When removal is approved, the city may require replacement planting at a ratio of 1:1 to 3:1 depending on the tree removed. Unauthorized removal of protected trees carries significant penalties. Development projects must submit tree preservation plans.
Removing a protected tree without a permit: $500–$5,000 per tree. Heritage tree violations: up to $10,000 per tree plus mandatory replacement planting. Stop-work orders for development sites with unauthorized removal.
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