Wyoming, MI Tree Protection: Tree Removal Permits (2026)

Tree-removal permitting in the City of Wyoming, Michigan is built on Chapter 82 (Trees and Weeds), Article II (Trees) of the Wyoming Code of Ordinances (https://library.municode.com/mi/wyoming/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH82TRWE_ARTIITR), starting at Sec. 82-31 which addresses trees in the right-of-way. Removal of any tree located in the public right-of-way (between the street and the sidewalk) must be coordinated with the Wyoming Public Works Department (https://www.wyomingmi.gov/About-Wyoming/City-Departments/Public-Works/Trees) at 2660 Burlingame Avenue SW, reachable at 616-530-7260 or pw_info@wyomingmi.gov. The Public Works Department evaluates condition, species, and replacement and is the sole authorized actor for right-of-way tree work. Routine removal of dead, diseased, or hazardous trees on a private residential lot outside the right-of-way generally does not require a standalone City tree-removal permit, because Wyoming's published guidance places maintenance of private trees on the property owner. Permits are required to plant in the right-of-way; the Public Works Permits page links the City's online portal. For larger site-development projects, the Wyoming Planning Commission may impose tree-preservation conditions during subdivision and site-plan approval under Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Code (https://library.municode.com/mi/wyoming/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH90ZO). Where such conditions are recorded, any removal of preserved trees must go through the Planning Commission. Land disturbance of one acre or more is subject to Michigan Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control rules under Part 91 of NREPA (MCL 324.9101 et seq.), administered locally by the Kent County Drain Commissioner.