Tree removal permit rules in Orland Park, IL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Orland Park requires permits for removal of significant trees on private residential property and prohibits unauthorized removal of parkway trees. Replacement may be required for healthy trees removed.
Orland Park's tree preservation ordinance requires permits for the removal of significant trees on private property, typically those above a defined caliper (commonly 6-8 inches DBH). Dead, dying, hazardous, or diseased trees may generally be removed with notification but should be reviewed first. Healthy trees removed for development or convenience may trigger replacement requirements (often inch-for-inch caliper replacement or fee-in-lieu paid to the village's tree fund). Parkway trees are village property and may not be removed by residents under any circumstances; only Public Works arborists may remove parkway trees. The village's urban forestry program continues to address Emerald Ash Borer impacts. Contact Orland Park Public Works at (708) 403-6350 or Building Division at (708) 403-6200.
Unauthorized removal of regulated trees can result in fines of $500 to $5,000 per tree plus mandatory replacement or restitution. Removing parkway trees may incur restitution for full appraised tree value.
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