Tree removal permit rules in North Chicago, IL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree preservation in North Chicago is addressed through the landscaping section of the zoning ordinance. Removal of existing mature trees may require replacement planting.
North Chicago Zoning Ordinance Section 4.11 includes provisions for tree preservation through the bufferyard credit system. When mature trees already exist on a property, a developer may receive credit for such trees in lieu of additional plantings. The Economic and Community Development Director may waive landscaping requirements based on existing vegetation. Contact Economic and Community Development at 847-596-8650 for tree removal permit requirements.
Removing a protected tree without a permit: $500–$5,000 per tree. Heritage tree violations: up to $10,000 per tree plus mandatory replacement planting. Stop-work orders for development sites with unauthorized removal.
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