Tree Removal permit in Sunrise, FL
Yes — you need a permit for tree removal work in Sunrise.
Removing a tree from private property needs a tree removal permit. You must apply for it before you take the tree down. Improper pruning that kills a tree can count as tree abuse.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | Removing a tree from private property needs a tree remova… |
| Fee | Not in the ordinance — the department quotes it |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | Sec. 16-172 |
| Based on | Sunrise Land Development Code, Sec. 16-172 |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Sunrise 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.
If you skip it
Sunrise'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | — | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a tree remova… |
| Tamarac | 2 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Lauderhill | 2 mi | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a city tree r… |
| Plantation | 3 mi | Yes | You need a tree removal permit to take down a tree, and t… |
| Davie | 7 mi | Yes | A tree removal or relocation permit is required, with som… |
| Coral Springs | 7 mi | Yes | Removing a tree from private property needs a tree remova… |
Other work in Sunrise
Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Sunrise 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.