No person shall cut down, destroy, damage, remove, or poison any native and approved non-native tree 12 inches or larger in Diameter at Breast Height [DBH] within the City without an approved tree removal permit.
A tree removal permit may be approved if one or more of the following circumstances exist and is evidenced by a report from an arborist: the tree constitutes a hazard to life or property which cannot be mitigated without removing; the tree is dying or dead so that its restoration to a sound condition is not practical; or it has a disease which can be transmitted to other trees. Tree replacement shall be required pursuant to requirements in Section 12.14 should the tree removal cause the property to fall below minimum requirements.
If you are removing MORE than three (3) trees do not use this form, contact Urban Design at 941-575-3372.
On line tree removal permits request MUST be submitted by the property owner ONLY
A minimum of one (1) photograph or documentation MUST be uploaded to complete the application