Tree removal permit rules in Tinley Park, IL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tinley Park regulates removal of parkway trees and larger private trees through Public Works. Parkway tree removal requires village approval. Healthy private yard trees may also be subject to tree preservation rules in some developments.
Parkway trees (in the right-of-way between sidewalk and curb) are owned and maintained by the Village of Tinley Park. Removal of parkway trees requires village approval and is typically handled by Public Works when trees are dead, diseased, or hazardous. Private yard tree removal generally does not require a permit in most residential zones, though removal of large mature trees during new construction or significant site development may trigger tree preservation requirements. Emerald ash borer has impacted many Illinois parkway trees, leading to ongoing replacement programs. Contractors doing tree work need appropriate business licenses. Contact Tinley Park Public Works at (708) 444-5500.
Unauthorized removal of parkway trees can result in fines of $500 to $5,000 plus replacement cost (often $500 to $2,000 per tree). Improperly contracted tree work may trigger business licensing enforcement.
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