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Tulsa County, OK Tree Protection: Tree Removal Permits (2026)

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Unincorporated: No permit needed
City Street Trees: Permit required
Citation: TRO Title 33 § 300
Site Plans: Preservation may apply
State Law: No statewide rule

City-specific rules exist: Tulsa has its own tree removal permits rules that differ from Tulsa County's county-level regulations. If you live in Tulsa, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Tulsa County has no general tree removal permit for private property. City of Tulsa requires permits only for street trees / ROW trees under TRO Title 33 § 300. Oklahoma has no statewide tree protection for residential lots.

Full Breakdown

Unincorporated Tulsa County does not regulate removal of trees on private residential property. Property owners may remove trees on their own land without a permit. City of Tulsa requires permits only for trees in the public right-of-way or street trees under TRO Title 33, §§ 300-310 (administered by the City Forester in Parks Department). Trees on private property within city limits are not protected unless part of a specific PUD (Planned Unit Development) with tree preservation requirements. Development projects subject to site plan review (new subdivisions, commercial) may have landscape buffer and preservation requirements under TZC Chapter 65. Oklahoma state law does not impose tree removal permits for private residential property. Utility companies (PSO, ONG) have rights to trim/remove trees within utility easements.

Violations & Fines

Removing street tree without permit (City of Tulsa): $250-$1,000 plus replacement cost under TRO § 33-306. Damaging PUD-protected tree: varies by PUD, typically $500-$5,000 plus replacement. No penalty for removing private trees on own unincorporated land.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in my Tulsa County yard?

In unincorporated Tulsa County, no. Within City of Tulsa, no permit is needed for trees entirely on your private property (not in the right-of-way).

What about the tree between the sidewalk and street?

That is likely a street tree in the public ROW. You need a permit from the City of Tulsa Forester before removal under TRO § 33-300.

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