Tree removal permit rules in Shawnee, KS — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Owners may remove trees on private property; removal of street trees or trees in the public right-of-way requires city approval. Tree-preservation standards may apply during development.
Trees on your own Shawnee property are yours to remove — the city doesn't require a permit for private trees on developed residential lots. The boundary that matters is the public one: street trees and anything in the public right-of-way fall under city control, and removing or heavily cutting them requires approval. Development is the other exception, where tree-preservation standards can require protecting or replacing trees as a condition of project approval. Before removing a tree near the street, confirm which side of the right-of-way line it stands on; that strip between sidewalk and curb usually isn't yours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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