HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecimen DBH 24 to 18 inchesGood Morning Zach,
When the agenda item for reducing the Specimen Tree DBH moves forward, we will need to conduct some method of educating the public on the State and City procedures for tree removal.
Below is the F.S. language for tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property:
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Brian spoke to me about the importance of code enforcement understanding these changes as well. Many residents are used to the 24 inch measurement and may think they are okay if the
tree is measure below this mark.
It is my understanding that single-family residential property (either as a conforming or legally recognized nonconforming use) may not require notice, application, approval, permit,
fee or mitigation as long as the property owner has documentation from an ISA Arborist or Florida licensed landscape architect showing that the tree poses and unacceptable risk to persons
or property. Also, we cannot require the owner to replant a tree that was pruned, trimmed, or removed.
Just FYI!
Abigail Holmes
Resilience Planning and Services Manager
<http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/> City of Cape Canaveral
(321) 868-1220 x113
100 Polk Avenue — P.O. Box 326
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920