Tree removal permit rules in Orange County, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Under FL §163.045, Orange County cannot require permits to remove residential trees when a certified arborist documents a danger. Specimen tree replacement may still apply for non-danger removals in some zones.
FL §163.045 (the 2019 tree preemption) allows homeowners to remove any tree on residential property without county permits or replacement requirements when a Florida-licensed arborist (ISA certified) or landscape architect provides written documentation that the tree poses a danger to persons or property. Without such documentation, Orange County Code §24 (Tree Preservation) may require permits for removal of specimen hardwoods over certain diameters in commercial and agricultural zones. Mitigation plantings may be required for specimen trees removed outside residential contexts. Invasive species like Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, and Chinese tallow are exempt from all preservation rules and their removal is encouraged.
Unpermitted specimen tree removal in commercial zone: up to $500 per inch of diameter. Invasive species removal: no penalty. False arborist documentation: licensure complaint to FDACS.
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