Tree removal permit rules in Stratford, CT — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Connecticut law requires public hearings and warden approval before removal of any public shade tree larger than minimal size. This statewide procedure applies uniformly in every town and overrides local removal practices.
CGS § 23-59 grants tree wardens exclusive authority over public shade trees, and CGS § 23-65 requires that no public shade tree be cut or removed without warden approval. For trees of substantial diameter, the warden must post notice on the tree at least ten days prior to removal. Any person objecting may request a public hearing before the warden, whose decision may be appealed to the superior court. State highway trees are governed by the Department of Transportation under CGS § 13a-140. The procedure is mandatory statewide and cannot be waived by local ordinance.
Removing or substantially damaging a public shade tree without warden authorization triggers fines plus treble damages under CGS § 23-65 payable to the municipality.
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