Tree removal permit rules in Pawtucket, RI — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Public tree removal requires tree warden approval. Private tree removal is generally permitted. RIGL 11-44-2 penalizes removing trees on another's property without permission.
Pawtucket's tree warden oversees public trees per RIGL 2-14-1. Public tree removal requires tree warden authorization. Private tree removal on one's own property is generally permitted but may be subject to zoning landscaping requirements for development projects. RIGL 11-44-2 penalizes damaging or removing trees on another's property without permission.
Public tree removal without authority: criminal and civil penalties. Development-related removal: may require replacements.
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