Tulsa requires tree replacement as a condition of development projects when existing trees are removed. The Zoning Code mandates landscaping including trees for new development and significant redevelopment. Street tree replacements are managed by Urban Forestry.
Development projects that remove existing trees may be required to plant replacement trees per the zoning code's landscaping standards. New commercial and multi-family developments must install a specified number of trees per parking spaces and building frontage. Street tree replacements follow the city's approved species list suited to Oklahoma's climate. The city encourages native species and drought-tolerant varieties. Replacement ratios depend on the size of trees removed.
Failure to install required replacement trees may delay final inspections and occupancy permits. Damaged or removed street trees must be replaced at the responsible party's expense.
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