Tree removal permit rules in Peoria, AZ — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Peoria may regulate removal of trees in certain developments and planned communities. Native desert trees on development sites may require preservation or replacement as part of the zoning approval process.
Peoria's zoning code includes landscape provisions (Section 21-800) that may affect tree removal on development sites. Native trees, particularly saguaro cacti and mature desert trees, may be protected during development and require salvage or relocation. Residential property owners generally can remove trees on their own lots without a permit, but HOA rules may restrict removal. Saguaro cacti are protected under Arizona state law and require a permit for removal or relocation from the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
Unauthorized removal of protected saguaro cacti is a state criminal offense. Development sites that fail to preserve required trees face zoning violations.
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