Goodyear does not have a formal heritage tree or landmark tree ordinance for private property. The city's Urban Forestry Department manages and protects trees on public land under Chapter 27. Arizona's Native Plant Law (ARS §3-904) protects native plants including saguaro cacti on undeveloped land. HOAs may designate significant trees in common areas as protected under CC&Rs.
Unlike some Arizona cities, Goodyear has not adopted a heritage tree ordinance that designates or protects specific trees on private property based on age, size, or species. The city's tree management authority under Chapter 27 focuses on public trees and the urban forest canopy. Arizona's Native Plant Law (ARS §3-904) prohibits destruction or removal of protected native plants (including saguaro cacti, ironwood, palo verde, and mesquite) from undeveloped state or private land without a permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. This primarily applies to undeveloped desert land rather than developed residential lots. The Urban Forestry Department promotes tree preservation as part of Goodyear's growing urban canopy and may recommend tree preservation during development review. Master-planned community HOAs frequently designate mature trees in common areas and streetscapes as community assets with protections in their CC&Rs.
Removing protected native plants from undeveloped land without an Arizona Department of Agriculture permit violates ARS §3-904 and carries fines up to $100,000. Damaging public trees violates Chapter 27 and may result in replacement costs and fines. HOA violations for removing designated trees carry separate enforcement under CC&Rs. Contact Urban Forestry through (623) 932-3200 for guidance.
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