Tree removal permit rules in Huntersville, NC — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Huntersville requires permits to remove specimen trees (over 24 inch DBH) and heritage trees on developed lots. Protected tree removal requires replacement plantings or mitigation fees.
Huntersville Zoning Ordinance Article 7 protects specimen trees (single-stem 24 inches DBH or greater) and heritage trees of certain species. Removal requires a tree removal permit and mitigation (replacement caliper inches or payment into the town tree fund). Trees in buffers, streetscape zones and common areas on development sites are also protected. Dead, diseased or hazardous trees may be removed with a letter from a certified arborist, often without mitigation. Residential lots under active single-family use have limited protections for landscape trees but specimen trees are still regulated. Contact Huntersville Planning before removing any large tree.
Unpermitted removal of a protected tree carries civil penalties and mitigation equal to the caliper inches lost, often thousands of dollars for specimen trees.
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