Tree removal permit rules in Des Plaines, IL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Street trees in Des Plaines are city-owned and require authorization for removal or trimming. Private property trees may require a permit for protected species. Contact Public Works.
Des Plaines manages city-owned street trees through the Public Works Department. Removal or trimming of street trees requires city authorization. Cook County has permit requirements for trees above certain sizes on unimproved land. Contact Des Plaines Public Works at 847-391-5390 for guidance on street trees and any local tree preservation requirements.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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