Lorain County requires no permit to remove a tree from private land. Public trees are protected: Elyria Codified Ordinance 553.05 bars anyone from cutting or treating a tree in a public way, tree lawn, street, or on City property without a free permit from the City Urban Forester.
Tree-protection permitting in Lorain County exists at the city level for public trees, not at the county level and not for private yards. Elyria CO 553.05 requires a permit from the City Urban Forester before any person plants, cuts, trims, treats, or removes a tree or shrub in a public way, tree lawn, street, alley, or on City property; the permit is free. The city further requires a permit before excavating, filling, or building within the dripline of a public tree, protecting street trees during construction. Lorain and other municipalities operate comparable shade-tree programs. Always contact your city forestry or service department before removing a curb-lawn tree.
Removing or damaging a protected public tree without the required city permit can bring a municipal citation and liability for the tree's replacement value.
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