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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Davie?

Updated 2026-10-14 · Sources read 2026-10-14

What does Davie say about removing a tree?

In its own words, Davie addresses removing a tree in its Code of Ordinances (Municode), which we read on 2026-10-14. The line below is copied exactly from our archived copy of that source; towns amend these rules, so open the source before you rely on it.

Sec. 12-150. - Tree removal/relocation permit required.
Except as set forth in section 12-152, no person shall remove or relocate a tree, or conduct any land clearing, site development, grubbing or similar activity which would cause the removal or destruction of a tree, without first obtaining a tree removal/relocation permit in accordance with this division.

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What else does Davie say about tree removal?

Here are more of Davie's own lines on tree removal, from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) (read 2026-10-14). Every quoted line keeps the wording, numbering and spelling of the archived source.

Sec. 12-154. - Tree removal/relocation criteria.
Whether the trees proposed to be removed or relocated are the minimum number necessary.
Whether a tree proposed to be removed or relocated is obstructing safe vehicular cross visibility.
A tree removal/relocation permit shall only be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.

What more does Davie print on tree removal?

More of Davie's wording on tree removal comes from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) (read 2026-10-14). The lines below keep the source's own numbering, spelling and punctuation, exactly as archived.

Sec. 12-152. - Tree removal/relocation permits—Exceptions.
Removal of trees, except specimen trees, by electric utility providers after the town and the recorded owner of the property on which the tree or trees proposed to be removed are located received notification, delivered five (5) calendar days prior to tree removal.
Removal of trees, except specimen trees, by a water management district or improvement district in or immediately adjacent to canals and lakes operated by the district, provided that the district delivers to the town and to the record owner of the property in which the trees proposed to be removed are located written notification, at least five (5) calendar days prior to the removal of the tree or trees.
Sec. 12-154. - Tree removal/relocation criteria.
Except as provided in section 12-154.1, a tree may be removed or relocated only when an applicant has demonstrated to the town that an otherwise lawful development cannot be conducted on the site without the removal or relocation of the tree, and that there is no practical way to avoid tree removal or relocation.

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