Tree removal permit rules in Tallahassee, FL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tallahassee has a tree protection ordinance that may require permits for removal of significant trees on private property. Trees of a certain diameter at breast height (DBH) may require approval before removal. Replacement planting may be required.
The city's Land Development Code includes tree protection provisions. Trees above a certain diameter (typically 8 inches DBH or larger for protected species) may require a permit or mitigation before removal. Heritage trees and champion trees have additional protections. Trees in the public right-of-way are city property managed by Urban Forestry. Development projects require tree surveys and preservation plans. Tallahassee values its tree canopy and encourages preservation.
Removing a protected tree without a permit: $500–$5,000 per tree. Heritage tree violations: up to $10,000 per tree plus mandatory replacement planting. Stop-work orders for development sites with unauthorized removal.
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