Tree removal permit rules in Sunrise, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Sunrise requires a permit before removing any tree, even in your own yard. Single-family lots must keep a minimum of trees (four per lot, three in RS-7); required trees need 1-for-1 replacement. A certified-dangerous tree qualifies for permit-free removal under Fla. Stat. §163.045.
Sunrise protects its canopy by requiring a tree removal permit before removing any tree on private property (Sec. 16-172). Single-family lots must maintain a minimum number of trees — four per lot, or three in RS-7 districts — and each required tree removed must be replaced one-for-one; trees above that minimum may be removed without replacement, but still need a permit. Nuisance exotics like melaleuca and Australian pine need a permit with no mitigation. Street and right-of-way trees are city-managed and cannot be removed by residents. The clear exception: on residential property, a tree an ISA-certified arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect certifies as an unacceptable danger may be removed with no permit, fee, or mitigation under Fla. Stat. §163.045.
Removing a tree without a required permit: enforcement under City Code Sec. 1-15 and mitigation to replace lost canopy. Unpermitted removal is declared a public nuisance; damaging a city street tree adds restitution.
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