Edmond, OK Landscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (2026)
Tree removal permit rules in Edmond, OK, sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances, list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Key Facts
- Section
- § 8.16.100(C), Tree Removal Permit
- Application fee
- $0.00
- Permit validity
- 12 months from issuance
- Max fine
- $200 per violation
- Exempt
- platted lots, parcels under 5 acres
Summary
Edmond requires a Tree Removal Permit before cutting or damaging trees on unplatted land or on property zoned Nonresidential, Special Purpose, or PUD, though most platted residential lots and small removals are exempt.
Tree Removal or damaging of trees upon any un-platted area is prohibited prior to obtaining a tree removal permit, unless otherwise indicated in this section. Tree Removal or damaging of trees upon land zoned as any Nonresidential, Special Purpose, or PUD district, as identified in 22.4.1(E), is prohibited without a tree removal permit, unless otherwise indicated in this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 39).
Full Breakdown
Section 8.16.100(C) bars tree removal or damage on any un-platted area, and on land zoned Nonresidential, Special Purpose, or PUD, without first obtaining a Tree Removal Permit from the City Manager's designee. Exemptions cover platted residential lots, parcels under five acres, work within 20 feet of a structure, dead or hazardous trees, and trunks under three inches in diameter. Applicants must submit proof of ownership, owner consent, and an aerial photo marking trees to be removed; the application fee is $0.00. Permits expire 12 months after issuance or immediately on a zoning change or ownership transfer.
Violations & Fines
Removing trees without a required permit is punishable by a fine of up to $200 per violation, with each 500 square feet of canopy removed counting as a separate offense, plus a possible Stop Work Order.
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