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} City of Sarasota Building Department City Hall Annex, 2 nd Floor First Street Sarasota, FL To search for tree permits search by Application, Permit Number or by Address at our Online Portal. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: a weather-proof protected copy of the tree removal permit shall be posted at the site proposed for the tree removal. The permit must be displayed on the site prior to the removal of any trees and remain on the site until the tree removal.
A permit is required to remove or relocate any tree (other than citrus) greater than four and one-half inches in diameter at breast height and most palms. While there is no fee to remove"nuisance" species of trees such as Melaleuca (punk trees). the City of Sarasota Arborist at ext. 3. You must provide a reason the tree is to be removed or relocated. If a tree is diseased or dying, you may be required to provide a signed letter from a certified arborist, on his or her letterhead, that states that the tree must be removed.
C. Tree Protection and Removal Permits. Sarasota County’s Trees Code (Chapter 54, Article XVIII) (external) recognizes the county’s exceptional tree resources and the associated benefits of trees, provides standards on public and private lands, grand trees, and canopy roads to ensure that our trees can be enjoyed by future generations. Our department serves the unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and the city of Venice for tree permitting.
Tree Permit A permit is required to remove or relocate any tree (other than citrus) greater than four and one-half inches in diameter at breast height and most palms.
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While there is no fee to remove"nuisance" species of trees such as Melaleuca (punk trees), Australian Pine, and certain others, you must obtain a permit prior to their removal. permit shall be granted for the removal of any tree if the hazard can be abated by any other reasonable means.
AMENDMENTS / TREE MORTALITY. If. additional trees need to be removed after a Tree Permit has been issued, the applicant must obtain an amended permit prior to the removal of any additional trees. Dec 31, An Original application form may not be faxed and must be mailed to the City of Sarasota Building Department, First Street, Sarasota, FL or brought in person to the Building Department.
Contractors must renew their registration by October 1. Tree Removal Permit Application (available online or at City Hall) Permit Application Fee: Individual Residential:All other Lots:A plan, aerial map, or survey showing the location of tree(s) to be removed Photographs of tree(s) An arborist’s report (if available).