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Safety Harbor arborist outlines permit fees, mitigation rules and state preemption concerns
Summary
City arborist James gave a detailed presentation on Land Development Code section 153 and the city's tree-permitting rules, saying residential removal permits cost $25 and commercial permits $100 and describing mitigation options and grand-tree fees.
City arborist James gave a detailed presentation on Land Development Code section 153 and the city's tree-permitting rules at the Nov. 3 Safety Harbor City Commission meeting, outlining permit fees, mitigation options and how the city enforces minimum tree counts.
James said residential tree removal permits cost $25 and commercial permits $100. For hazardous trees he said owners may either replace removed trees on a 1-to-1 ratio or pay a mitigation fee; he summarized the rule in his own words: "any hazardous tree can be replaced, 1 to 1 ratio or by paying a $100 mitigation fee." He added that replacement trees must be inspected for at least two years.
Why it matters: The rules determine whether…
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