Tree removal permit rules in Zeeland, MI — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Ottawa County has no tree-removal permit; it does not zone. On private residential land, removing your own tree usually needs no permit. Cities and townships only require removing hazardous or dead trees and control public right-of-way and street trees.
Because Michigan counties do not zone, tree-removal permitting falls to your city or township, and most Ottawa County communities do not require a permit to remove a healthy private tree. Holland Charter Township's Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 302.11) instead makes owners responsible for removing any portion of a dying tree that presents a hazard. Street trees, terrace trees and trees in a public right-of-way are municipally controlled and do need city approval. Properties near regulated wetlands may trigger a Michigan EGLE or local wetland review before clearing. Always confirm with your specific township or city before removing terrace or boundary trees.
No penalty for permitted private removal. Failing to remove a hazardous tree after a property-maintenance notice is a municipal civil infraction; the municipality may abate and assess costs.
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