Tarpon Springs requires a tree removal permit for any protected tree with a DBH of 4 inches or greater under Article IX of the Land Development Code. Trimming up to one-third of a canopy per year is exempt.
Under Appendix A, Article IX of the Tarpon Springs Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code, a tree removal permit is required before removing, relocating, or significantly damaging any protected tree on private property. A protected tree is any tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 4 inches or more, including all mangroves, Sabal Palms, and Cabbage Palms. Routine trimming does not require a permit if no more than one-third of the canopy is removed in a calendar year; exceeding that threshold is treated as topping and is prohibited. Applications are submitted to the Building Development Department, which reviews health, location, and replacement needs before issuing permits.
Removal without a permit triggers fines and mandatory replacement at one DBH inch removed for each DBH inch destroyed, or a fee in lieu, plus Code Enforcement penalties.
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