Removal of a protected tree in unincorporated Pinellas County triggers mandatory replacement or fee-in-lieu mitigation tied to the lost tree's rating under Section 138-3654 and Chapter 166.
When a habitat permit authorizes removal of a protected tree, Section 166-84 imposes permit conditions that typically include replanting on-site, replanting off-site, or paying into the county tree mitigation fund. The number and caliper of replacement trees scale with the DBH and rating of the removed tree using Table 138-3654.a. Replacement species selection emphasizes Florida-friendly natives suited to coastal Pinellas conditions, including hurricane resistance. Failure to install or maintain replacement plantings can trigger enforcement under Section 166-44 even after the original permit is closed.
Enforcement under Section 166-44 with civil penalties, performance bond forfeiture, and code liens on the property.
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