Pembroke Pines Tree Removal Permit & Ordinance Guide

Broward County, Florida

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Protected Tree Definition

4.0" DBH minimum for protection

Protected tree: 4 inches DBH or greater measured 4.5 feet above grade. Broward County tree preservation standards (Chapter 27) also apply. Specimen trees receive enhanced protection.

Protected Species

Specimen designations include live oak mahogany gumbo limbo and other native canopy species per Broward County standards.

Heritage / Landmark Trees

Specimen and heritage designations apply per Broward County code at enhanced DBH thresholds for designated native species.

Permit Requirements

Tree Removal Permit required for protected trees. Development applications require tree survey and preservation review. Hurricane-damaged trees with arborist hazard certification may qualify for expedited removal under FL Statute 163.045.

Who can apply: Property owner, authorized agent, or licensed tree service

Required Report Sections

Tree survey with species, DBH, condition, removal justification, site plan, and replacement/mitigation plan

Replacement Requirements

Inch-for-inch replacement; enhanced ratios for specimen trees

On-site replacement with approved native or Florida-friendly species preferred. In-lieu fees to tree mitigation fund accepted when on-site replacement is infeasible.

Fees & Fines

Processing Time

2-4 weeks

Required Certifications

ISA Certified Arborist

Municipal Code

Pembroke Pines Code of Ordinances (Landscape and Tree Protection); Broward County Code Chapter 27

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Contact

Planning and Economic Development

(954) 450-1065

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Coconut Creek Coral Springs Fort Lauderdale Hollywood

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Data last verified: April 2026. This information is provided as a reference. Always verify requirements directly with Pembroke Pines before submitting permits or reports.

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