Minneapolis Title 20 zoning and Title 16 require tree preservation during development, identifying significant or heritage trees by size and species, with replacement requirements for any removed during construction.
Development projects subject to land-disturbance permits must inventory existing trees and submit a preservation plan to CPED. Significant trees, generally those exceeding specified diameter thresholds and heritage species such as oaks, are flagged for retention with critical-root-zone fencing during construction. Removal triggers replacement at ratios that scale with tree caliper. The Mississippi River Critical Area Plan adds heightened standards along the river bluff. MPRB advises on species selection. Failure to protect retained trees during construction can void preservation credit and require additional replacements.
Construction damage or unauthorized removal results in stop-work orders, mandatory replacements, and CPED fines tied to tree-replacement-value formulas.
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