Little Chute, WI Landscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (2026)
Tree removal permit rules in Little Chute, WI, sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances, list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Key Facts
- Protected radius
- 10 feet from any public tree
- Permit issuer
- village forester
- Applies to
- excavation, trenching, pavement work
- Enforcement
- forester may inspect private premises
Summary
Little Chute requires a village forester permit before excavating, trenching, or paving within ten feet of any public tree, to protect its roots.
(b)Excavations. All trees on any parkway or other publicly owned property near any excavation or construction of any building structure or street work shall be sufficiently guarded and protected by those responsible for such work as to prevent any injury to said trees. No person shall excavate any ditches, tunnels or trenches, or install pavement within a radius of ten feet from any public tree without a permit from the village forester.(c)Interference with forester. No person shall:(1)Interfere with or prevent any acts of the forester or agents or employees while they are engaged in the performance of duties imposed by this section.(2)Refuse to permit the forester or duly authorized representative to enter upon his premises at reasonable times to exercise the duties imposed by this section.(d)Refusal to abate nuisance. Permits any public nuisance to remain on any premises owned or controlled by him when ordered by the forester to abate such nuisance. (Code 2006, § 6-4-6; Ord. No. 2(Ser. of 2005), 2-2-2005)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 40-152(b) requires anyone working near a public tree on a parkway or other village-owned property to guard and protect it during nearby excavation or construction, and bars excavating ditches, tunnels, or trenches, or installing pavement within a ten-foot radius of a public tree, without a permit from the village forester. This protects the root zone of street and park trees during driveway, utility, and building work. The village forester enforces the article under § 40-149, and can enter private premises to inspect a tree or shrub for compliance.
Violations & Fines
Excavating, trenching, or paving within ten feet of a public tree without a village forester permit is subject to the penalty under Village of Little Chute Code § 1-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to dig near a street tree in Little Chute?
Does this permit apply to trees on my own private property?
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