Showing ordinances that apply to Holly Hills, CO
Holly Hills is an unincorporated community (population 2,683) in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Because Holly Hills is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Arapahoe County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The tree removal permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Aurora City Code §94-350 requires permits to remove public trees (right-of-way); private property trees over 12 inches DBH may require review. Centennial has street tree protections through public works. Cherry Hills Village strictly protects mature trees. Unincorporated Arapahoe County has limited tree regulations.
Tree removal rules in Arapahoe County vary significantly by jurisdiction. Aurora City Code §94-350 et seq. establishes the City Forester position and requires permits to remove, prune, or plant in the public right-of-way and on city property. Private property trees in Aurora are less regulated unless specified in a subdivision plat or HOA CC&Rs. Centennial follows similar public tree management through Public Works; private trees are generally unregulated. Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code §18-1 strictly protects mature trees as community character elements; removal of trees over 8 inches DBH may require special approval. Littleton's Tree Board reviews significant tree removals in designated areas. Unincorporated Arapahoe County has minimal tree regulations for private property; the Arapahoe County Open Space division manages trees on public lands. Colorado's emerald ash borer (first confirmed 2013 in Boulder) impacts prompted tree inventory work across the metro. Street trees and trees within the public right-of-way (typically 10 feet behind curb) always require city approval before removal. Unauthorized removal of street or protected trees triggers significant fines and replacement requirements.
Unauthorized ROW tree removal: $500 to $5,000 per tree under Aurora §94-350. Cherry Hills Village protected tree: $1,000 to $10,000. Replacement required at 2:1 or 3:1 ratio or fee-in-lieu to city tree fund.
See how Holly Hills's tree removal permits rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.