Coral Springs requires replacement of removed trees within 6 months of permit approval under Section 212 of the Land Development Code. Construction-related removals must be replaced within 60 days. Replacement species must be native or similar, approved by the city manager.
Section 212 of the Coral Springs Land Development Code mandates tree replacement following permitted removal. Standard residential removals require replacement with like trees within 6 months of permit approval. Trees removed to facilitate construction or development activities must be relocated or replaced within 60 days of removal approval. Replacement species must be native trees or species similar to those removed, as approved by the city manager or designee. For specimen or historic trees, the replacement obligation is based on the professional appraisal value: the applicant must plant enough replacement trees to equal the appraised dollar value, including both purchase price and installation cost. The city's Trees Guidance resources provide information on approved species and planting standards. Replacement trees must be properly installed with appropriate root ball size for the species and adequate irrigation. The Landscaping Division may inspect replacement plantings to verify compliance.
Failure to replace trees within the required timeframe results in code enforcement action. Fines start at $250 per day for non-compliance. Unpermitted removal requires replacement plus additional penalties at the specimen tree appraisal rate.
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