[CZN715]

Try calling Sun Scape Inc. I think they are in Tampa. They buy trees. sunscapeinc.com I do believe they will tell you exactly what Ozzello said in his post. I would also ask ARC at least a couple times as I always get conflicting answers when I go into their office. Good Luck

[Red Rose]

Why would you need permission to take the Magnolia tree down when it's in your back yard?

[Red Rose]

My neighbor had a large Oak tree in his front yard that had been planted by the Developer 15 years ago and he had to get ARC to approve the removal. Oak trees are protected.

[Red Rose]

Why would you need permission to take the Magnolia tree down when it's in your back yard?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Red Rose

Why would you need permission to take the Magnolia tree down when it's in your back yard?

That is the way this place works.

[Red Rose]

I don't believe it applies to a Magnolia tree in your own back yard. So if I decided to cut down a rose bush or a Hibiscus, which I planted without having to get permission, I would have to get permission from the ARC to cut it down? I don't think so. It only applies to Oak trees because they are protected. Plus, the Developer planted Oak trees only in front yards, not in back yards.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I don’t think it’s any longer legally required to get permission to remove a tree from your property. DeSantis recently signed a bill that makes it it illegal to prevent a property owner from removing trees from their property, which effectively overrides the deed restriction.

Go Ron

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Red Rose

I don't believe it applies to a Magnolia tree in your own back yard. So if I decided to cut down a rose bush or a Hibiscus, which I planted without having to get permission, I would have to get permission from the ARC to cut it down? I don't think so. It only applies to Oak trees because they are protected. Plus, the Developer planted Oak trees only in front yards, not in back yards.

Back yard , front yard not a consideration. 4” plus tree.
Cannot compare a rose bush with a 5” diameter maple tree.
Don’t believe call ARC.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by t&akea

I know there are companies that fig up and buy mature palm trees but are there any places that would buy other variety of trees. I have a beautiful magnolia that is getting too big for its location and wonder if there is a market for it before I chop it down.

Chop and grind. They are the dirtiest trees in existence. TV should stop planting them and save everyone a lot of trouble later.

[Speedie]

Originally Posted by DALEPQ

You better check with "ARC" BEFORE cutting it down.
Many of the CDD areas have restrictions on removing them.

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The 2021 Florida Statutes


Title XI
COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Chapter 163
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
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163.045 Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property.—
(1) A local government may not require a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation for the pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property.
(2) A local government may not require a property owner to replant a tree that was pruned, trimmed, or removed in accordance with this section.
(3) This section does not apply to the exercise of specifically delegated authority for mangrove protection pursuant to ss. 403.9321-403.9333.