Tree removal permit rules in Miami Gardens, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal in Miami Gardens requires a permit. Miami-Dade County's tree preservation ordinance protects all native trees over 3 inches in diameter and requires one-to-one canopy replacement for permitted removals. Improper pruning techniques like hat-racking and topping are prohibited. Fines up to $5,000 per illegally removed tree apply under county rules.
Miami Gardens has its own tree ordinance administered through the city's planning department (305-622-8000 ext. 2628). Tree removal or relocation requires a permit. Miami-Dade County's tree preservation ordinance (Chapter 24) protects all native trees with a trunk diameter of 3 inches or more measured at 4.5 feet above ground. Permitted removals require one-to-one canopy replacement. Improper pruning practices including hat-racking, topping, stub cutting, and excessive lifting are prohibited under county regulations, and corrective actions including tree removal and replacement may be required. Broward County also imposes additional tree protections in its jurisdiction. Heritage trees designated by the county receive enhanced protections.
Removing a tree without a permit can result in fines up to $5,000 per tree plus mitigation requirements. Improper pruning violations require corrective action at the owner's expense.
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