Tree Removal

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

The City of Weston has a very strict Tree Preservation Ordinance in place to ensure the preservation of the look and feel of Weston’s landscaped environment and to encourage the development of a tree canopy throughout the City.

Many residents are unsure if they can or cannot remove trees on their own property. City Ordinance, Chapter 154 DOES allow for the removal of any tree other than a specimen tree (which requires a permit), on owner-occupied residential properties of 1.5 acres or less; single-family homes or duplexes only.

Street trees or trees on Home Owner Association Property
CANNOT be removed without a City permit

What is a specimen tree?
ANY tree or palm that has a trunk measurement of 18" in diameter or over. The tree is measured at 4 ½' from off the ground. It is also:ALL Oak trees with a trunk measurement of 12" or over; andRoyal Palms and Date Palms with a trunk measurement of 10" or over.

REMOVAL OF THESE TREES REQUIRES A CITY PERMIT-residential included

Exception to this rule:
Any edible fruit producing trees, such as Mango, Citrus or Avocado, can be removed regardless of trunk width.

What is a Street tree?
Any tree located between the sidewalk and the street, regardless of the size of the trunk width. CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT A PERMIT – residential included

Need a tree removal permit or unsure if a permit is required?
Please call the City Landscape Architect at 954-921-7781

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Landscaping must match the original, approved site plan.

Call the City Landscape Architect at 954-921-7781
for any changes or removal requests.