Orlando requires tree replacement (mitigation) when protected trees are approved for removal. The replacement ratio depends on the size and type of tree removed. Standard replacement is typically 1:1 for smaller trees and increases for larger trees and grand trees. Replacement trees must meet minimum size requirements at planting. When on-site replanting is not feasible, payment into the city's tree trust fund is accepted.
Orlando's tree replacement requirements ensure the urban canopy is maintained over time. When a protected tree is approved for removal, the property owner must plant replacement trees on the same property. Replacement ratios increase with the size of the removed tree: smaller protected trees may require 1:1 replacement, while grand trees may require enhanced ratios. Replacement trees must be a minimum 3-inch caliper (trunk diameter) at planting and be Florida-friendly native or approved species. If on-site replanting is not physically feasible, the applicant pays into the city's tree trust fund based on a per-caliper-inch rate. The fund is used to plant trees on public property throughout Orlando.
Failure to complete required replanting: code violation with daily fines until completed. Replacement trees that die within warranty period (typically 1-2 years) must be replaced again at owner's expense.
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