Tree removal permit rules in Mesa, AZ — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Mesa does not have a tree preservation ordinance for private residential property. Homeowners can generally remove trees on their own lots without a city permit, though trees in the public right-of-way are city-managed.
Mesa does not require permits for removing trees on private residential property, unlike some Arizona cities. However, trees in the public right-of-way, city parks, and medians are managed by the city and cannot be removed or modified without authorization. Mesa's zoning code includes landscaping requirements for new development that may require specific tree plantings. The city promotes the Trees Are Cool program to increase urban canopy. Removal of trees in designated common areas or HOA-controlled landscapes may require HOA approval. Desert-adapted species are encouraged for replanting.
Removing or damaging city-owned trees in the public right-of-way without authorization can result in fines and required replacement at the violator's expense.
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