Tree removal permit rules in Huntington, NY — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Huntington has one of Long Island's strongest tree preservation laws. Town Code Chapter 168 requires permits to remove protected trees 6 inches DBH or larger, with replacement planting required.
Chapter 168 of the Huntington Town Code (Tree Preservation) requires a permit to remove any tree of 6 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) or greater on residential properties, with stricter thresholds for certain zoning districts and lots adjoining wetlands or steep slopes. Permit applications reviewed by the Town Department of Environmental Waste Management. Removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees allowed with arborist documentation. Replacement planting typically required at a ratio based on size of tree removed (often 1:1 or 2:1 for large specimens). Cutting without a permit is a serious violation.
Fines up to $1,000 per tree illegally removed plus mandatory replacement planting. Repeat violations may escalate to misdemeanor charges.
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