Las Vegas regulates tree removal primarily through its landscaping requirements in LVMC Title 19, Chapter 19.08 (Development Standards). Removal of required landscaping trees on commercial or multi-family properties requires replacement plantings. Residential property owners can generally remove trees on their own property without a permit, but street trees in the public right-of-way are managed by the City Urban Forestry Division and require permission before removal.
Las Vegas tree protection ordinance requires a permit to remove trees exceeding a specified trunk diameter, typically 6 to 12 inches measured at 4.5 feet above grade (DBH). Applications require an arborist assessment for larger trees. Street trees and right-of-way trees are managed by Las Vegas public works and cannot be removed by residents. Dead, diseased, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited permits. Unauthorized removal of protected trees results in significant fines and replacement requirements.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree depending on size and species. Replacement planting required at 2:1 or 3:1 ratio.
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