Tree removal permit rules in Green Valley, AZ — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Saguaro removal requires state permits (ARS §3-904) throughout unincorporated Pima County. Native plant protections apply on development sites per county zoning code. Unauthorized saguaro removal is a Class 4 felony.
Applications may require an arborist report. Street trees in the right-of-way are managed exclusively by Pima County public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. Arizona state law may preempt local tree ordinances in certain circumstances.
Unauthorized removal: a penalty set by local ordinance per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: City restitution costs.
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Pima County, AZ
Pima County has no outdoor music or amplified sound ordinance for unincorporated areas. ARS 13-2904 applies to unreasonable noise. Event venues may have CUP ...
Pima County, AZ
Pima County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. ARS §13-2904 applies.
Pima County, AZ
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Pima County, AZ
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Pima County, AZ
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Pima County, AZ
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