Tree removal permit rules in Oklahoma City, OK — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
No countywide tree permit or protection ordinance in Oklahoma County. Property owners in unincorporated areas may remove trees on private property without a county permit. Utility line proximity requires utility company coordination.
Oklahoma County tree removal regulations protect the urban canopy by requiring permits for trees above a size threshold, typically 6 to 12 inches trunk diameter measured at breast height (4.5 feet). Applications may require an arborist report. Street trees in the right-of-way are managed exclusively by Oklahoma County public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. Oklahoma state law may preempt local tree ordinances in certain circumstances.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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