Skokie requires replacement planting when significant trees are removed during development or on public property. Replacement ratios are typically based on the caliper inches of trees removed, with priority species planted by Village forestry staff.
When significant trees are removed in Skokie — whether due to development, disease, or hazard — replacement planting requirements generally apply. For construction-related removal, developers must replace trees at a specified ratio based on diameter-at-breast-height inches removed (often 1:1 caliper inch or greater). Replacement species must come from the Village's approved species list, which emphasizes native and climate-resilient varieties. Parkway tree replacements are handled by the Forestry Division, which plants thousands of street trees annually to maintain the urban canopy. Residents may request replacement species preferences. Fee-in-lieu options may be available when on-site replacement is impractical, with funds directed to the Village tree planting program.
Failure to complete required replacement: $500-$2,500 plus the cost of Village-contracted planting. Construction final approval may be withheld until replacements are installed.
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