Tree removal permit rules in Tijeras, NM — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tijeras does not have a specific tree removal permit requirement. The rural mountain setting includes pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pine. Building projects must submit site plans showing existing vegetation. Defensible space clearing for fire safety is encouraged.
Tijeras tree removal regulations protect the urban canopy by requiring permits for trees above a size threshold, typically 6 to 12 inches trunk diameter measured at breast height (4.5 feet). Applications may require an arborist report. Street trees in the right-of-way are managed exclusively by Tijeras public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. New Mexico state law may preempt local tree ordinances in certain circumstances.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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