Tree removal permit rules in Kissimmee, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
LDC §14-8-4 protects any tree with a 4-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) or larger. §14-8-5 requires a tree removal permit before cutting, trimming, or removing any protected tree, including those in the city right-of-way.
Sec. 9-282(7) also makes it unlawful to remove a tree over 4 inches DBH on commercial properties (or 30 inches DBH on other properties) without authorization. §14-8-5(B) lets a property owner remove a protected tree without a tree removal permit only after producing documentation from an ISA-certified arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property. §14-8-5(C) covers right-of-way trees specifically — a permit and bond are required for any 4+ inch DBH ROW tree. Specimen/historic trees (typically 30+ inches DBH) under §14-8-4(B) get extra protection regardless of location. §14-8-5(A)(4) requires replacement of any tree that dies or is killed during/within 2 years of development: four understory trees or one canopy tree as replacement.
§14-8-7 violations are a misdemeanor under §14-8-8 with Sec. 1-22(a) penalty up to $500 per offense. Each day is a separate offense. Tree replacement at developer cost is also required.
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