Tree removal in Miami Gardens requires a permit from the city's planning department. Miami-Dade County protects all native trees over 3 inches in diameter. Permits must be obtained before any removal or relocation. One-to-one canopy replacement is required for approved removals. Improper pruning is also prohibited.
The City of Miami Gardens requires tree removal permits for all protected trees. Contact the city's planning department at 305-622-8000 ext. 2628 for permit procedures. Miami-Dade County's tree preservation ordinance protects all native trees with a trunk diameter of 3 inches or more measured at 4.5 feet above ground (diameter at breast height, or DBH). Removal or relocation must be justified, and one-to-one canopy replacement is required for all approved removals. Nuisance trees and invasive species may be exempt from the permit requirement. Dead, diseased, or hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal. All tree work must be performed by qualified professionals. Improper pruning techniques including hat-racking, topping, and stub cutting are prohibited.
Removing a protected tree without a permit results in fines up to $5,000 per tree plus mandatory replanting. Broward County imposes similar penalties in its jurisdiction.
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