Tree Removal & Grand Tree Pruning Permits

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Tree Permits

Many trees in the City of Dunedin cannot be removed, and Grand trees cannot be pruned without first submitting a Tree Permit Application for review and approval.

Submit an Application Online

  • A $25 processing fee must be paid with your online application.
  • Your application will be reviewed and a notice of approval or denial will be sent to you via the Dunedin CSS Portal.
  • Questions about Tree Removal Applications should be directed to the City Arborist at cityarborist@dunedin.gov

Report a Violation

If you would like to report an alleged tree violation, please fill out the code violation request via the portal below.

Report a Potential Tree Violation 

  • City of Dunedin does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations, per Senate Bill CS/SB 60.
  • The person filing the potential violation needs to provide their name, phone number and address before an enforcement proceeding may occur.
  • Questions about Tree Violations should be directed to the City Arborist at cityarborist@dunedin.gov 
Frequently Asked Questions

View (PDF, 197KB)Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 251KB)  to find out if you need a permit to remove, plant, or prune a tree.

Pre-Approved List for Required Tree Planting

View the Pre-Approved List for Required Tree Planting(PDF, 383KB)
Any proposal to deviate from the list must be approved by the City Arborist. To contact the City Arborist, call 727-298-3279 or email cityarborist@dunedin.gov.

Tree Permit Forms
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Helpful Links

Helpful Links

 

Contact Us

City Arborist
727-298-3279
cityarborist@dunedin.gov

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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