Aurora, Centennial, and Cherry Hills Village require replacement of permitted tree removals in public right-of-way and subdivisions. Replacement ratios 1:1 to 3:1 with 2-inch caliper minimum. Colorado native and drought-tolerant species preferred. Fee-in-lieu to city tree fund permitted.
Tree replacement ordinances vary by jurisdiction in Arapahoe County. Aurora City Code §94-352 requires replacement of any ROW tree removed with a city-approved new tree, typically 2-inch caliper minimum at planting, following the Aurora-approved species list emphasizing drought-tolerant and non-invasive varieties. Replacement ratios range from 1:1 for healthy-removed trees to 2:1 or 3:1 for larger specimens. Centennial Municipal Code §12-10 (landscape standards) requires tree preservation and replacement in new development, with minimum 2-inch caliper and approved native/adapted species including bur oak, Kentucky coffee tree, honeylocust, and hackberry. Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code §18-1 enforces stricter ratios (up to 3:1) for removed specimens. Approved species lists prioritize Colorado-adapted trees avoiding invasive species like Russian olive and Siberian elm. Fee-in-lieu payments to city tree funds (Aurora Tree Trust Fund) are allowed when on-site replacement is infeasible, typically $350 to $1,000 per required tree. Maintenance period: 1-2 years to ensure establishment, with dead replacements required to be re-planted. Colorado's water restrictions impact replacement selection toward xeric species.
Failure to replace: $250 to $2,500 per required tree plus planting requirement. Fee-in-lieu non-payment: lien on property. Planting invasive species (Russian olive, etc.): removal order.
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