The City of Joliet requires replacement planting when parkway trees are removed. The Forestry Division manages tree replacement on public property and parkways. When development projects result in tree removal, mitigation through replacement planting or payment may be required. The city maintains an Approved Tree List specifying acceptable replacement species.
Joliet's tree replacement requirements are administered by the Forestry Division. When a parkway tree is removed by the city (due to disease, storm damage, or safety concerns), the Forestry Division schedules replacement planting using species from the Approved Tree List. Replacement timing depends on budget availability and seasonal planting conditions. For development projects requiring tree removal, the Community Development Department may impose tree replacement conditions as part of site plan or subdivision approval, including requirements for replacement trees, replacement ratios, or payment into a tree replacement fund. The Approved Tree List includes species well-suited to Joliet's climate and soil conditions. Residents may request new parkway tree planting through the city. Private property tree replacement is generally not mandated except in connection with development approvals. Tree service companies must hold a city-issued Tree Service Business License.
Failure to comply with tree replacement conditions attached to development approvals may result in enforcement action, including withholding of certificates of occupancy.
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