Cleveland requires a Tree Work Permit for removal, trimming, or work on trees in the public right-of-way and on city property. The Cleveland Division of Urban Forestry reviews all permit applications. Trees on private property may be removed without a permit in most cases, but trees in the tree lawn (city right-of-way) are city property.
The Cleveland Urban Forestry Division manages all trees on city property and in public rights-of-way. A Tree Work Permit is required before any work on public trees. Property owners may request removal of diseased or hazardous city trees. The city plants replacement trees when public trees are removed. Private tree removal does not generally require a permit unless it affects the public right-of-way.
Removing or damaging a city tree without a permit may result in criminal and civil penalties under Cleveland Codified Ordinances Section 509.99, including fines and required replacement.
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