Tree removal permit rules in Tulsa, OK — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tulsa has a tree preservation ordinance requiring permits before removing or significantly pruning trees on private property. The ordinance aims to protect significant trees and promote sustainable development, including requirements for replanting to maintain the city's tree canopy. Dead or damaged trees posing a hazard must be removed by the property owner. The city maintains a list of recommended and prohibited tree species.
Tulsa 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 Tulsa public works or urban forestry. Dead, dying, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. Replacement planting is usually required. Oklahoma 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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