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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Southwest Ranches?

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

What does Southwest Ranches print about cutting down a tree?

Below, Southwest Ranches speaks for itself on removing a tree, quoted from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) as read on 2026-10-14. The quoted text below comes word for word from our archived copy; open the linked source before relying on it, since towns change these rules.

Sec. 10-27. - Tree removal permit requirements and standards.
Unless otherwise exempted by this article, a person shall obtain a tree removal permit prior to relocating or removing a tree.

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Which further lines on tree removal does Southwest Ranches print?

Here are more of Southwest Ranches' own lines on tree removal, from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) (read 2026-10-14). Each line below is copied word for word from the archived text, with the source's own numbering and spelling.

Release of bonds:
Bonds may be released by the town when a tree removal permit is transferred.
Sec. 10-27. - Tree removal permit requirements and standards.
The one (1) year maintenance period shall begin anew whenever a tree is replaced.
During and following transplanting of a tree, the root ball and trunk shall be protected.

What more does Southwest Ranches print on tree removal?

More of Southwest Ranches' wording on tree removal comes from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) (read 2026-10-14). Every quoted line keeps the wording, numbering and spelling of the archived source.

Sec. 10-27. - Tree removal permit requirements and standards.
Unless otherwise exempted by this article, any person conducting tree relocation activities involving specimen trees must post a bond to ensure the survival of specimen trees designated for preservation.
If ninety (90) percent or more of the relocated trees are determined to be viable after a period of one (1) year, the project shall be considered successful and replacement trees will not be required for the remaining ten (10) percent of the trees that die or are in a state of decline.
Any person conducting tree removal activities shall only remove a tree from a site as approved for removal in the town tree removal permit.

More InstaBids pages for Southwest Ranches

More pages for Southwest Ranches: A/C change-out permit page; Broward County pages.