Tree removal permit rules in Manitou Springs, CO — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Manitou Springs' 2022 tree ordinance establishes care and protection standards that may restrict removal of significant trees on private property. Wildfire-risk defensible space needs must be balanced with tree protection goals.
The 2022 Manitou Springs tree ordinance may require permits or approval for removal of certain significant, protected, or heritage trees on private property. In WUI/wildfire zones, defensible space requirements (under CSFD/DFPC) may create conflicting pressures to remove dead/dying trees. Property owners should contact Manitou Springs Planning (719-685-4398) before removing trees to determine if the 2022 ordinance applies. Public/street trees may not be removed without city approval. Given Manitou Springs' position as a Certified Municipal Pollinator District, tree removal decisions are taken seriously.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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