Seminole requires a tree removal permit before removing protected trees on private or public property, with exemptions for certain small species, hazardous trees, and Florida-prohibited species.
The City of Seminole's tree protection ordinance requires property owners and contractors to apply for a permit before removing any protected tree, generally defined by trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) thresholds in the land development code. Applications are submitted to the city planning or community development department and reviewed for tree health, location, and replacement requirements. Hazardous trees, dead trees, and species classified as invasive or prohibited under Florida Department of Agriculture rules may be removed without a permit, though documentation is recommended. Removals tied to active building permits are reviewed concurrently with site plans.
Civil fines often calculated per inch of DBH removed, plus mandatory replacement, restoration, or contribution to a city tree fund.
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