Oklahoma has no formal state heritage-tree law. OKC recognizes Champion Trees via Oklahoma Forestry Services. Removal of specimen trees in PUDs requires Council approval.
Oklahoma has no codified statewide heritage-tree law. Oklahoma Forestry Services maintains a Big Tree/Champion Tree registry (forestry.ok.gov/big-tree) celebrating the largest specimen of each species — inclusion is honorary, not regulatory. Oklahoma City Municipal Code §59-10900 designates Specimen Trees in commercial PUDs and overlay districts as trees over 24-inch DBH or of historical/ecological significance; removal requires City Council approval and is rarely granted except for imminent safety hazard. Edmond Code §22-43 allows heritage designation by the Edmond Tree Board. Construction projects must fence root-protection zones (1 foot radius per inch of DBH) per §59-10920. Notable Oklahoma County heritage trees include the Survivor Tree (American elm, survived 1995 OKC bombing) at the Oklahoma City National Memorial — federally protected. Residents can nominate trees for Champion status through OSU Extension Service. Damage during construction triggers significant fines and long-term remediation bonds.
Unauthorized removal of specimen tree in PUD: $2,000 to $25,000 (OKC §59-10999). Construction damage: $1,000 to $10,000 + 5-year monitoring bond.
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Edmond, OK
Edmond Code Title 8 addresses nuisance noise. Construction is generally expected to occur during daytime hours in residential areas. No separate construction...
Edmond, OK
Edmond regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. 21 O.S. §1289 applies.
Edmond, OK
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Edmond, OK
No Edmond-specific aircraft noise ordinance. Aircraft noise is governed by FAA regulations. Edmond is near Will Rogers World Airport flight paths. No local a...
Edmond, OK
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