Tree Removal Permits

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Tree Permit

Many trees in the City of Dunedin cannot be removed, and Grand trees cannot be pruned without first submitting a Tree Permit Application. Step by step instructions are provided below:

Step 1.Complete the Application

Step 2.Submit the Application

  • By Mail or In Person: City of Dunedin Permitting Department, 737 Louden Avenue, Dunedin FL 34698.
  • A $25 check (made payable to the City of Dunedin) must be summitted with the application.
  • Applications will be processed by the City's Permitting Department and forwarded to the City Arborist for final review.
  • A notice of approval or denial will be sent to you via email or standard mail.

Step 3.Contractor Requirements

  • All tree removal applications must have the contractor section completed.
  • The contractor chosen must be registered with the City of Dunedin's Permitting Department annually in order to perform any type of arboricultural work within Dunedin. 
  • Contractor registration information and requirements are handled solely by Dunedin's Permitting Division.
  • Questions regarding contractors can be directed to Permits@DunedinFL.net or 727-298-3210

Step 4.Permit Status

Questions about permit status and processing shall be directed to the City's Permitting Department at Permits@DunedinFL.net or call 727-298-3210.

Step 5.Approval or Denial

Questions about the approval or denial of a Tree Removal Application shall be directed to the City Arborist at CityArborist@DunedinFL.net.

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Helpful Links

Helpful Links

 

Contact Us

Craig Wilson
City Arborist
727-298-3279
Email

Trees that Do Not Need a Permit

The following trees may be removed from private property without a permit: 

  • Australian pine (Casuarina spp.)
  • Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
  • Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardiopsis)
  • Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana)
  • Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum)
  • Citrus (Citrus spp.)
  • Ear tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpa)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp., except Eucalyptus cinerea)
  • Fig trees (Ficus spp.)
  • Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo)
  • Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria hetrophylla)
  • Orchid (Bauhinia variegate)
  • All Palm tree species except cabbage palm with 6' of clear trunk or greater (Sabal palmetto)
  • Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
  • Punk (Melaleuca quinquinervia)
  • Silk oak (Grevillea robusta)
  • Toog (Bischofia spp.)
  • Woman's tongue (Albizia lebbeck)
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