HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Miami Excerpts from Sec. 8.1 of the Zoning CodeEXCERPTS FROM SECTION 8.1 OF THE ZONING CODE ENTITLED:
"TREE PROTECTION"
Sec. 8.1.5. Criteria and conditions for tree removal and relocation.
8.1.5.1. Criteria for tree removal. No permit shall be issued for tree removal from the site unless
one of the following criteria exists:
a. The tree is located in the buildable reTrees o pat d inturor
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be placed and unreasonably restricts thepermitted use of the property
property frontage (within the 15-foot setback), shallnot
are not °�on adered the buildable area ohe
buildable area or yard. Ingress and egress to garage
yard. Trees on the public right-of-way shall not be considered for removal as a result
however,
of
restriction to or from ingress or egress to the garages or parking on the site, provided
that if there is no other reasonable access to and from by the
Director of Code Enforcement wstructure or to the property from the
hen
public right-of-way, this requirement shall be waived
it relates to the private property and/or by the Director of Public Works when it relates to the
public right-of-way.
b. The tree is diseased, injured or in clang
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unsafe vision clearance or is in danger of Y
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c. The tree is an exotic tree species and will be replaced trferes withlth a native tree species native tree pecies orocpr at s a
good forestry practices; creates a health hazard;
negative impact on natural land features such as rock outcroppings, sink holes or other
geological, historical or archeological features.
d. It is in the general welfare of the public that the tree be removed for a reason other than set
forth above.
8.1.6.3. Prohibited species. Replacement trees shall not be required for the removal of any
prohibited species except Ficus altissima (Lofty Fig) and Ficus benghalensis (Banyan Tree),
and no fees shall be charged.