Tree Removal Guidance
The City of Winter Springs is a TREE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY. The City has rules/guidelines for tree removal, and an official city arborist is assigned to help citizens comply with the rules. Some of these rules are:
· Property owners must obtain a permit from the city to remove a tree(s)
· The City Arborist will consult with property owners to assess the health of the tree(s)
· A tree surgeon -- licensed by the city -- should be hired to remove large trees
· If a healthy tree is removed, the property owner must replace it with new trees to be planted on the property, or donated to be planted elsewhere in the city. The number of replacement trees required is based on the diameter of the removed tree(s).
If a diseased or damaged tree is not removed, it could fall and damage an adjacent property. Also, If a tree surgeon performs work in Winter Springs, the city will ensure that the company is competent and insured -- thereby protecting both the home owner and their neighbors.
Please note that, in addition to city rules, ACC approval must be obtained when removing a tree from your property. The city rules and ACC process protects property owners and residents.
See this link for city of Winter Springs permit application and process:
https://www.winterspringsfl.org/cd/webform/residential-arbor-permit-application
Chapter 5, Sec. 5-6, of the City of Winter Springs Arbor Ordinance requires that a permit application is submitted to the City and a fee paid for each tree removal of 4” DBH* or larger... In addition, Chapter 5, Sec. 5-9, of the City’s Arbor Ordinance requires that all trees which are removed or destroyed and are subject to replacement, be replaced by a species… approved by the City Arborist.
Tree removal in CCV must be conducted by a company licensed by the City of Winter Springs. The city maintains a list of licensed tree service contractors. You can find that list at the following link:
See following link for more information about tree removal and replacement.
https://www.winterspringsfl.org/cd/page/arbor-replacement-removal