Tree removal permit rules in Orem, UT — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal on private property in Orem is generally permitted without a city permit for most trees. Heritage trees under the Utah Heritage Tree Act require a permit. Street or right-of-way trees require city approval.
Orem does not generally require a permit to remove trees on private property, except for heritage trees protected under the Utah Heritage Tree Act (1975), which requires a permit for trees of rare species or exceptional size/form/age. Trees in a public right-of-way, on a parking strip, or on city property require city approval before removal. Anyone who cuts down another person's tree without authorization may be liable for up to three times its value under Utah law. Contact Orem Public Works or the Planning Department for guidance on specific trees.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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