Aurora regulates tree removal under Chapter 138 of the City Code, with permit requirements for street trees and protected trees on development sites, and replacement standards that support canopy goals across new and existing neighborhoods.
Removal of trees in the public right-of-way generally requires authorization from the city forester, including for dead, hazardous, or diseased trees. Development projects must inventory significant existing trees, retain or replace per UDO landscape standards, and protect remaining trees during construction with fencing and root-zone safeguards. Private-property tree removal on single-family lots is less restricted but may still require approval if the tree is in a tree-lawn or covered by a recorded easement, plan, or HOA covenant.
Removing protected or right-of-way trees without authorization can lead to fines, replacement requirements at multiple-for-one ratios, and stop-work orders on associated construction projects.
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