Tree removal permit rules in Largo, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Largo requires a tree removal permit for any tree four inches or greater in diameter and palms over 4.5 feet tall, with the city evaluating the tree's condition and replacement obligations under Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Development Code.
Under Largo's Comprehensive Development Code Chapter 10, property owners must apply for a tree removal permit before cutting any tree measuring four inches or more in diameter at breast height (DBH) or any palm over 4.5 feet tall. Applications are submitted online and must show the tree's location and species. The city evaluates whether the tree should be removed based on disease, storm damage, or safety concerns. Permits for dead, diseased, or invasive species are issued at no charge. Multi-family and commercial properties must comply with replacement standards in Chapter 10, and single-family lots that fall below the code's minimum tree count after removal may also be required to replant.
Removing a regulated tree without a permit triggers inch-for-inch DBH replacement obligations and civil penalties through the Code Enforcement Board.
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