Tree trimming in the City of Miami does not require a permit if done per ANSI A-300 standards. Tree removal requires a city permit. The city has its own tree protection program managed by the Planning Department.
The City of Miami manages tree protection through its Planning Department. Tree trimming does not require a permit when done according to ANSI A-300 standards. Topping, hat-racking, and other destructive pruning methods are prohibited. Tree removal requires a city permit reviewed by the Planning Department. Private property trees with trunks meeting minimum diameter requirements need permits for removal. City-owned trees require authorization before any work. Miami's urban tree canopy is an important environmental resource.
Unauthorized tree removal carries fines and replacement requirements. Destructive pruning methods are code violations.
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