Pembroke Pines protects trees through Sections 155.672–155.675 of the Land Development Code. No tree with a 4-inch or greater trunk diameter may be removed without a permit. The city publishes a Preferred Tree Planting List. Invasive species (FLEPPC Category I) removal has waived permit fees. Permits are issued by the Planning, Zoning & Landscaping Department at 954-392-2100.
Pembroke Pines tree protection is codified in Sections 155.672–155.675 of the Land Development Code. Section 155.672 addresses improper tree maintenance. Section 155.674 requires a permit before cutting down or relocating any tree. Section 155.675 establishes standards for permit issuance: the tree must unreasonably restrict permitted property use, development cannot be located without removal, every reasonable effort to incorporate trees was made, the tree damages structures and cannot be mitigated through arboricultural practices, or the tree interferes with utilities. Replacement trees must be installed within 30 calendar days. Permit fees are waived for FLEPPC Category I invasive species for the south region. The city's Preferred Tree Planting List identifies recommended replacement species.
Removing trees without permits violates §155.674. Replacement within 30 days is mandatory. Fines under FL §162.
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