Permits & Applications

A tree removal permit is required if the following conditions are met:
_{(partial list, see Sec. 3-2-187 use link above for full list)}

• All native trees (per Sec. 3-2-186 subsection (k) ) if they are greater than 4 caliper inches
• Any Palm (per Sec. 3-2-186 Subsection (k) ) with greater than 6 feet of clear trunk.

Exceptions
_{(partial list, see Sec. 3-2-188 use link above for full list)}

• Removal of dead trees.
• Removal of non-native trees (not outlines in Sec. 3-2-186 subsection (k) )
• Removal of native trees in within utility, drainage, and road right-of-way easements. See Sec. 3-2-188 subsection (a)(9) for more details

Fines / Penalties for Tree Removal without Permit
_{(full explanation of penalties outlined in Sec. 3-2-203 subsection (c) in link above)}

• 1st offense, the fee is four times the original tree removal fee.
• 2nd offense in one calendar, same as 1st offense plus $150
• Multiple offenses in one calendar, same as 1st offense plus $500 for each occurrence.

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Charlotte County Trees Ordinance

Tree removal authorization is required for residential street trees, and a tree removal permit is required for Homeowner Association (HOA) common areas, commercial sites and conservation areas.

To report illegal tree removal, contact Code Enforcement at (941) 748-3094 or [email protected].

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Tree Removal Instructions

A tree removal permit is required if the following conditions are met:
_{(partial list, see Sec. 45-7 & 45-8 use link above for full list)}

• Removal of the tree will bring the property’s tree canopy below 35%.
• If the tree is classified as a Heritage Tree
  • _{Diameter is > 30″ at breast/chest height, see Sec. 45-12 use link above for full definition.}
• If a property owner in a residential subdivision, Residential Single-Family (RSF), Residential Manufactured Home (RMH)

Fines / Penalties for Tree Removal without Permit
_{(full explanation of penalties outlined in Sec. 45-14 Section B in link above)}

• Residential: $250.00 per tree OR $2,500.00 fine shall be assessed per 10,000 square feet of lot/parcel if multiple trees.
• Non-Residential: $500.00 per tree OR $5,000.00 fine shall be assessed per 10,000 square feet of lot/parcel if multiple trees.

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City of North Port Tree Protection Regulations

A tree removal permit is required if the following conditions are met:
_{(partial list, see Sec. 54-586 use link above for full list)}

• Trees pose a safety hazard to people, flow of traffic, buildings, vehicles and / or utility lines.
• Tree prevents access to a lot.
• Tree prevents development of a lot.
• Tree is damaged, diseased or weakened caused by age, storm or fire
• Tree qualifies as a Grand Tree, see calculations below

Exceptions
_{(partial list, see Sec. 54-585 use link above for full list)}

• Exotic Tree (Brazilian Pepper, Punk or Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Carrotwood, Chinaberry or Chinese Tallow)
• Emergency Removal due to lose of utilities

Fines / Penalties for Tree Removal without Permit
_{(full explanation of penalties outlined in Sec. 54-591 Section B in link above)}

• Grand Tree: $500 / Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)

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Sarasota County Trees Ordinance