Pinellas Park requires permits before removing protected trees on most properties under Article 4 of the Land Development Code (Environmental Habitat Preservation and Enhancement). Section 18-408 governs removal, replacement, and tree fund options.
Pinellas Park's Land Development Code Chapter 18, Article 4, Section 18-408 (Tree Removal/Replacement) establishes the city's tree removal permit framework. Property owners generally need a tree removal permit from the Community Development Department before cutting protected trees, which include shade trees four inches or larger DBH and understory trees eight inches or larger. Permits are reviewed against criteria including tree health, safety, location, species, and whether the tree conflicts with permitted construction. Dead, dangerous, or invasive species (such as Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, and Australian pine) may be removed without replacement. Routine pruning following ANSI A300 standards does not require a permit.
Removing a protected tree without a permit can result in fines up to $500 per tree, mandatory replacement at higher inch-for-inch ratios, and Code Enforcement Board action.
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