A 1.5-square-mile city with its own tree code

Tree Service in Edgewood, FL

Tree removal and pruning that lines up with Edgewood's permit, fee and replanting rules.

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Small City, Clear Rules

Edgewood is small, about 1.54 square miles with 1,121 housing units at the 2020 census, but it has its own tree ordinance, and anyone offering Tree Service in Edgewood should know it. Chapter 130 of the city code makes it unlawful to destroy, permanently injure or remove an existing tree without a permit, and a nonexempt tree on a single-family lot needs the city's application and fee before it comes down. We explain the steps before we schedule a removal.

What the application asks for

Edgewood's tree permit form asks for the number and type of trees, whether any are historic or specimen trees, the reason for removal, a signed report from an arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect, photos and a mitigation plan. For a single-family home the fee set by Resolution 2010-01 is $25 for the first tree and $25 for each additional tree on the same permit, capped at $100. Once approved, a residential removal has to happen within 90 days, and the permit has to be kept at the job site. We keep a copy on the truck.

Replacement trees

If mitigation is required, Section 130-7 calls for a replacement comparable in size and type: a tree commonly sold in a 15-gallon container and at least 1.5 inches in diameter measured three feet above the soil. At the city official's discretion, no replacement is needed when the removed tree is on the state's invasive plant list. That can matter here, because invasive trees like camphor and Chinese tallow turn up in older Central Florida yards.

The dangerous-tree route

The same form notes Florida Statute 163.045: the city cannot require notice, an application, a fee or mitigation for pruning or removing a residential tree when the owner provides documentation from an arborist or licensed landscape architect that the tree presents an unacceptable risk to people or property. The city's tree page adds that Edgewood still asks for an application for record-keeping, and that in a storm emergency removal can go ahead with notice to the city afterward.

Small lots, careful cuts

Edgewood sits just south of Orlando, and with about 1,100 homes on 1.24 square miles of land, many lots leave little room to drop a tree. Most removals here are done in sections, with limbs lowered on ropes. Stumps are ground and chips cleared so the replacement tree, if one is required, can go in quickly.

How to start

Call (407) 641-4203 or send the form. If you already have photos of the tree, include them; the city wants photos with the application too. Get a free estimate

Edgewood Tree Permit Basics

Permit fees. Under Resolution 2010-01, a single-family tree removal permit in Edgewood costs $25 for the first tree and $25 for each additional tree on the same permit, up to $100; commercial and multi-tenant permits start at $250.
90-day window. Residential removals must take place within 90 days of approval, and the permit must be kept at the job site, according to the city's 2023 tree permit form.
Replacement size. Section 130-7(b) requires a comparable replacement tree, commonly sold in a 15-gallon container and at least 1.5 inches in diameter at three feet above the soil; invasive species may be removed without replacement at the city's discretion.
City size. Edgewood had 2,685 residents and 1,121 housing units at the 2020 census across 1.54 square miles, about 0.30 square miles of it water.

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Edgewood Questions

How much is a tree removal permit in Edgewood?

For a single-family home, $25 for the first tree and $25 for each additional tree on the same permit, with a $100 maximum, per the city's form. Our estimate for the tree work itself is separate.

What if a storm knocks a tree onto my house?

The city's tree page says that in an emergency such as a storm, removal can proceed without a permit, but the city should be notified afterward. Take photos before and during the work for both the city and your insurer.

Do I have to replace a tree I remove?

It depends on the tree and the permit. If mitigation is required, the replacement must be comparable, at least a 15-gallon tree 1.5 inches in diameter. Invasive species may be exempt from replacement.

Where do I send the application?

The form lists City Hall at 405 Bagshaw Way, Edgewood, FL 32809, phone 407-851-2920, and info@edgewood-fl.gov for submissions.

Does Edgewood want an arborist report even for a healthy tree?

The city's application asks whether a signed arborist or landscape architect report is included, along with photos and a mitigation plan. Including a short condition report usually helps the city review the request.

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