Tree removal permit rules in Pasco County, 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 unincorporated Pasco County is governed by LDC Section 802 (Tree Preservation). Standard mitigation is $75 per inch of trunk diameter. Heritage trees cost $150 per inch. The Tree Mitigation Fund supports tree planting on county land, affordable housing, schools, and other public purposes.
Pasco County tree removal regulations protect the urban canopy by requiring permits for trees above a size threshold, typically 6 to 12 inches trunk diameter measured at breast height (4.5 feet). Applications may require an arborist report. Street trees in the right-of-way are managed exclusively by Pasco County public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. Florida state law may preempt local tree ordinances in certain circumstances.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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