Davie, FL Tree Protection: Tree Removal Permits (2026)

Tree protection in Davie is administered through Chapter 12 of the Land Development Code, Article VI - 'Site Landscaping, Tree Preservation and Land Clearing' - by the Planning and Zoning Division. A tree removal/relocation permit is required in most situations before a protected tree is removed or relocated. The town emphasizes the permit is inexpensive and homeowner-friendly: for up to two trees on an existing single-family lot, the application fee is $35, which includes the inspection cost, and a town landscape inspector will assist applicants. The defining feature of the program is mitigation: 'in most situations, removal of a tree will require planting of one or more replacement trees,' with staff advising on acceptable species and locations, so the permit functions as a tree-preservation tool, not merely paperwork. The required number of trees per property is tied to lot size under Sec. 12-111, and that minimum is what triggers a (no-cost) permit and possible mitigation even when removing an otherwise-exempt invasive species. Invasive/exotic species listed in Sec. 12-152 are exempt from the permit requirement because the town wants them removed. Any hired tree-removal company must hold a current, valid Broward County Tree Trimmer's License and be insured. Applicants should contact the Chief Landscape Inspector to confirm whether a specific tree is regulated, since the town's public materials do not list a single height/diameter cutoff.