Tree removal permit rules in Waukegan, IL — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Waukegan requires permits for removing significant trees (12+ inches diameter at breast height). Heritage trees are protected. UDO Section 11.02 governs tree preservation.
Waukegan's UDO Section 11.02 requires permits before removing any significant tree with a diameter of 12 inches or more at breast height (DBH). Heritage tree removal is prohibited except in specific circumstances (dead, diseased, or safety hazard). The ordinance preserves Waukegan's urban forest, minimizes erosion and stormwater runoff. Removed trees may require replacement planting. Contact Planning & Zoning at 847-625-6878 for tree removal permits.
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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