Tree Removal permit in Davie, FL
Yes — you need a permit for tree removal work in Davie.
A tree removal or relocation permit is required, with some listed exceptions.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | A tree removal or relocation permit is required, with som… |
| Fee | Not in the ordinance — the department quotes it |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | Sec. 12-153 |
| Based on | Town of Davie Land Development Code, Art. VI, Div. 3 |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Davie building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
Either of you can pull it. When a contractor does the work, it is normally their job.
If you skip it
Davie's code doesn't set a specific fine for this work. In practice the department can issue a stop-work order, and unpermitted work tends to surface during a sale, when the buyer's inspector or the title company asks for it.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie | — | Yes | A tree removal or relocation permit is required, with som… |
| Plantation | 3 mi | Yes | You need a tree removal permit to take down a tree, and t… |
| Sunrise | 7 mi | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a tree remova… |
| Lauderhill | 7 mi | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a city tree r… |
| Tamarac | 9 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Miami Gardens | 9 mi | Yes | You need a tree preservation and protection permit to rem… |
Other work in Davie
Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Davie can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.