Aurora regulates street trees and public right-of-way trees through Forestry; private residential trees are largely owner-managed but subject to nuisance rules.
Aurora's Forestry Division manages trees in public rights-of-way, parks, and open space under the city code. Property owners must obtain a permit from Forestry before planting, pruning, or removing any tree in the public right-of-way adjacent to their lot. The city maintains an approved street tree list and prohibits species such as Russian olive and tree of heaven. On private property, homeowners generally may remove trees without a permit, but dead, diseased, or hazardous trees must be addressed to prevent nuisance violations. Emerald ash borer mitigation is a city priority, and ash trees may require treatment or removal.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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