Tree removal permit rules in Matthews, NC — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Matthews requires permits to remove specimen or protected trees. UDO tree save rules protect canopy; removal of large healthy trees often triggers mitigation plantings or fees.
Matthews UDO requires a tree removal permit for specimen trees (typically 30 inches DBH or larger) and any tree within a designated tree save area, buffer, or right-of-way. Homeowners removing dead, diseased, or hazardous trees should document condition with photos and, where required, an arborist letter. Removal of healthy protected trees without approval triggers fines and replacement at escalating ratios. Development projects must preserve a percentage of existing canopy per the UDO tree ordinance.
Unpermitted removal of a protected tree: civil penalty plus replacement cost. Fines commonly start around 500 dollars per tree.
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Aircraft noise in Matthews is governed exclusively by federal FAA regulations; local ordinances cannot regulate aircraft operations or altitudes.
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