Showing ordinances that apply to Watkins CDP (part), Arapahoe County, Colorado, CO
Watkins CDP (part), Arapahoe County, Colorado is an unincorporated community (population 594) in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Because Watkins CDP (part), Arapahoe County, Colorado is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Arapahoe County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The tree replacement requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Aurora, Centennial, and Cherry Hills Village require replacement of permitted tree removals in public right-of-way and subdivisions. Replacement ratios 1:1 to 3:1 with 2-inch caliper minimum. Colorado native and drought-tolerant species preferred. Fee-in-lieu to city tree fund permitted.
Tree replacement ordinances vary by jurisdiction in Arapahoe County. Aurora City Code §94-352 requires replacement of any ROW tree removed with a city-approved new tree, typically 2-inch caliper minimum at planting, following the Aurora-approved species list emphasizing drought-tolerant and non-invasive varieties. Replacement ratios range from 1:1 for healthy-removed trees to 2:1 or 3:1 for larger specimens. Centennial Municipal Code §12-10 (landscape standards) requires tree preservation and replacement in new development, with minimum 2-inch caliper and approved native/adapted species including bur oak, Kentucky coffee tree, honeylocust, and hackberry. Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code §18-1 enforces stricter ratios (up to 3:1) for removed specimens. Approved species lists prioritize Colorado-adapted trees avoiding invasive species like Russian olive and Siberian elm. Fee-in-lieu payments to city tree funds (Aurora Tree Trust Fund) are allowed when on-site replacement is infeasible, typically $350 to $1,000 per required tree. Maintenance period: 1-2 years to ensure establishment, with dead replacements required to be re-planted. Colorado's water restrictions impact replacement selection toward xeric species.
Failure to replace: $250 to $2,500 per required tree plus planting requirement. Fee-in-lieu non-payment: lien on property. Planting invasive species (Russian olive, etc.): removal order.
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