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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Oklahoma County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. 21 O.S. §1289 applies.
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