Tree Removal/Relocation License Application 3 of 4 Rev. 6/20/14
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH TREE REMOVAL LICENSE APPLICATION:
A Tree Removal License is required for the removal of trees on all properties within the City.
The City of Dania Beach regulates trees (including large shrubs) with a trunk a minimum of 2.5 inches in diameter (at chest level) and 10
feet tall.
To apply for a Tree Removal License, the items in the list below must be submitted. In addition, City staff may require further information
should it be deemed necessary or appropriate to complete their review.
• Complete and notarized City of Dania Beach Tree Removal License Application, directions to the property, and a site plan
showing buildings, pavement and trees proposed for removal or relocation. For removal or relocation of six or more trees, trees
must be located by a Florida Licensed Professional Land Surveyor or by using sub-meter global positioning system (GPS)
equipment.
• A non-refundable $150.00 application fee (required for each application).
• A $25 per tree additional fee. This fee is required for each tree proposed for removal or relocation with the following exceptions:
exotic/ invasive trees or dead trees. A list of exotic/invasive species is provided by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council at:
http://www.fleppc.org.
• Total area of the canopy, in square feet, for trees you are proposing to remove. An arborist can help you determine the tree canopy,
or the City Arborist will provide this measurement if you do not provide it in your application. On-site plantings, off-site plantings
or fee-in lieu payment (2.7 times the cost of required plantings) will be required to replace the lost canopy.
• The locations and species of trees you are proposing to plant to replace the canopy of trees you are proposing to remove. A list of
recommended species is included on page 2 of these instructions, along with the square feet of canopy credit you will receive for
planting them. If you do not provide species and/or locations of replacement trees, the City Arborist will provide recommended
species and planting locations when the License is issued.
• The value of specimen trees proposed for removal. Removal of specimen trees requires a fee based on the tree’s value, in addition
to canopy replacement requirements. The criteria for determining if a tree is a specimen is provided on page 2. An arborist can
determine the value of specimen trees, or the City Arborist will provide a value if you do not propose one in your application.
Tree Removal Licenses are typically evaluated within one week of receipt of the application. If the application meets the requirements of the
City’s Code, the License will be approved once the fee is paid. If additional information or changes to proposed activities are required, the
City Arborist will provide the Applicant/Applicant’s Authorized Agent with comments to be addressed prior to issuance of the License.
Tips for Getting Your Application Processed Quickly and Avoiding Common Mistakes
• Include the Applicant or Applicant’s Agent’s email address to receive comments by email.
• If the person who is managing the property is not the property owner (this includes property managers for homeowner associations
and residential renters), the property owner must sign the application and may then identify the property manager as the
Applicant’s agent.
• State why you want to remove or relocate the trees. This will help in the review and will assist the City Arborist in recommending
replacement trees.
• Use an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist whenever possible, especially for projects involving six
trees or more, or any specimen trees. For a listing of Certified Arborists in the area, visit http://www.treesaregood.com.
• Questions? Call the City at 954-924-6805, extension 3651 or 3652, or email the City Arborist at: mmccoy@metriceng.com
Specimen Tree Criteria
The following are considered by the City to be Specimen Trees
Species Diameter Species Diameter Species Diameter
Live Oak > 12 inches Laurel Oak > 12 inches Other hardwoods/conifers > 18 inches
Royal Palm > 10 inches Canary Island Date
Palm
> 10 inches Other Palms > 18 inches
The value of specimen trees should be provided using the most recent version of the Guide for Plant Appraisal, published by the ISA. Dead
and hazardous trees will have a value of $0. Payment for removal of specimen trees is required in addition to planting/paying for canopy
replacement trees.
Replacement Trees
A Tree Removal License will require the licensee to replace the entire removed canopy, as measured in square feet, with new trees. Replacement
trees are given a canopy area value in square feet based on the species’ typical canopy size. Even dead or invasive trees have a canopy area that
must be replaced.
Replacement
Category
Canopy Credit
(square feet)
Replacement
Category
Canopy Credit
(square feet)
Category 1 300 Category 3 100
Category 2 150 Category 4 50
If you cannot replace trees on-site, off-site planting or equivalent fee in lieu payment must be made.