Barrington Hills § 4.6.1 Buildings & Construction Section Intent And Purpose This section establishes the intent of the chapter to preserve heritage trees in Barrington Hills, recognizing their ecological and community benefits. It aims to protect residents' health, safety, and enjoyment of the village's environment by regulating the removal, replacement, and maintenance of heritage trees, particularly in relation to building and landscape activities. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.2 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the Tree Preservation chapter of the Barrington Hills Municipal Code, establishing standard interpretations for regulatory language. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.3 Buildings & Construction Section Administration This section requires a Tree Removal Permit (TRP) for the destruction or removal of heritage trees in woodlands within Barrington Hills. It outlines exemptions for certain forestry management plans and large properties with approved tree preservation plans. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.4 Buildings & Construction Section General Requirements This section outlines the conditions for granting a Tree Removal Permit (TRP) in Barrington Hills, requiring efforts to preserve woodlands and mandating replacement of heritage trees. It also details TRP expiration, certificate of compliance issuance, and an exception for temporary compliance. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.5 Buildings & Construction Section Construction Standards This section outlines construction standards for protecting heritage trees during development. It mandates adherence to the Tree Preservation Plan (TPP) to prevent damage and specifies requirements for replacing damaged or removed heritage trees. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.6 Buildings & Construction Section Replacement This section outlines the requirements for replacing heritage trees removed or damaged without a permit in Barrington Hills. It specifies "replacement in kind" with trees of a certain species and size, planting standards, and a three-year maintenance period, with penalties for non-compliance. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.8 Buildings & Construction Section Tables This section defines "Heritage Trees" by listing specific species and their minimum diameter at breast height (dbh). It also outlines criteria for "Replacement Trees" and establishes a "Condition Rating" system for tree evaluation. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Chicago § 10.32.010 Streets & Public Property Section Definitions. This section of the Chicago municipal code defines key terms used throughout the chapter concerning trees, plants, and shrubs in public ways. It clarifies the roles of city officials and defines specific types of plants and their locations. View in Chicago’s full code →
Geneva § 11.10A-2 Zoning & Land Use Section DEFINITIONS This section of Geneva's municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to tree preservation, including the Arboricultural Specifications Manual, Border Trees, Class A (Key Specimen) Trees, and Class B (Significant) Trees, along with specific criteria for their classification. View in Geneva’s full code →
Glencoe § 34.26 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Replacement Standards This section outlines the tree replacement obligations for applicants who are granted a tree permit to cut or destroy a priority tree. The village arborist determines the replacement method, which can include relocating smaller trees, paying a fee for village-installed replacement trees, or installing replacement trees on the applicant's property, with specific considerations for different priority tree types. View in Glencoe’s full code →
Glenview § 86.62 Environment & Natural Resources Section Permit application This section outlines the application process for a landmark tree permit in Glenview, including submission requirements, categorization of applications based on property type, and the criteria for approval. For Category A (single-family residential), approval hinges on the proposed activity minimizing tree damage, aligning with the article's intent, meeting plan requirements, and not being solely due to siting issues that could be reasonably modified. View in Glenview’s full code →
Glenview § 86.64 Environment & Natural Resources Section Protection and preservation This section outlines requirements for regulated tree activities and construction to protect landmark and public trees, and details conditions under which tree replacement requirements may be waived. View in Glenview’s full code →
Golf § 4.6.4 Health & Sanitation Section Tree Removal Permit Regulations This section mandates that a permit is required to remove or damage protected trees, with an exception for tree emergencies that still require a post-action permit application. Owners are responsible for unauthorized removal and must obtain retroactive permits if a tree is removed without prior authorization. View in Golf’s full code →
Grayslake § 12.16.060 Streets & Public Property Section Tree removal in non-newly subdivided areas This section clarifies that the chapter's intent is not to prohibit tree removal in areas not newly subdivided, but strongly urges homeowners to contact the village before removing significant trees in these non-newly subdivided areas. View in Grayslake’s full code →
Highland Park § 94.403 Environment & Natural Resources Section General Regulations This section prohibits the removal or damage of Protected, Key, or Heritage Trees without a permit. Permits may be issued for specific reasons, including the tree being dead, diseased, hazardous, consistent with forestry practices, for economic hardship, or at the City Forester's discretion. Replacement trees are often required. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Highland Park § 94.407 Environment & Natural Resources Section Removal of Heritage Trees in Good Condition This section outlines the strict procedure for obtaining a Tree Removal Permit for a Heritage Tree in Highland Park, requiring approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals following a formal application, arborist report, and public notification and meeting process. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Hinsdale § 7.2.8 Environment & Natural Resources Section Landmark Tree Removal On Private Property This section requires individuals planning to remove a landmark tree on private property in Hinsdale to provide 14 days' prior written notice to the village. View in Hinsdale’s full code →
Kenilworth § 150.156 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the Tree Preservation subchapter, including 'CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY' and 'DAMAGE', which are crucial for understanding the scope of tree protection regulations. View in Kenilworth’s full code →
Kenilworth § 150.162 Buildings & Construction Section Denial Of A Tree Permit This section outlines the process for denying a tree permit if the applicant fails to sufficiently justify the impact, damage, or removal of a protected or heritage tree to the satisfaction of the Village Manager. The applicant will be promptly notified of the denial. View in Kenilworth’s full code →
Kenilworth § 150.164 Buildings & Construction Section Tree Replacement This section mandates tree replacement for damaged or removed protected and heritage trees, requiring a specific DBH (diameter at breast height) ratio for new trees based on the original tree's size. It also outlines standards for replacement trees, planting, and a replacement schedule. View in Kenilworth’s full code →
Kenilworth § 150.999 Health & Sanitation Section Penalty This section outlines penalties for violating Kenilworth's swimming pool and spa chapter, with specific provisions for tree preservation violations. Violations of the tree preservation sections carry escalating fines and require replacement of damaged or removed trees, with additional penalties for other related infractions. View in Kenilworth’s full code →
La Grange Park § 95.07 Environment & Natural Resources Section Legacy Tree Preservation This section defines a Legacy Tree as a tree given special designation by the Village of La Grange Park. The criteria for this designation are detailed within the Legacy Tree Program and Legacy Tree List found in the Urban Forest Management Plan. View in La Grange Park’s full code →
Lake Barrington § 11.5.1 Taxation & Revenue Section Penalty Provisions This section outlines penalties for violations related to tree removal and regulated activities affecting trees without a permit. It specifies fines based on tree trunk size and sets a minimum penalty, while also allowing for waivers in emergency situations. View in Lake Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-1 Environment & Natural Resources Section Purpose And Intent This article establishes regulations for the preservation of heritage trees in North Barrington. Its purpose is to maintain the Village's scenic beauty, property values, quality development, and environmental balance. View in North Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-10 Environment & Natural Resources Section Violation; Penalty This section outlines penalties for removing or damaging heritage trees without proper approval. Penalties include financial compensation based on appraised value or diameter, and mandatory replacement of lost trees. View in North Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-2 Environment & Natural Resources Section Applicability This section establishes that the Heritage Trees article applies to all property in the Village. It clarifies its relationship with Article A, stating its provisions supersede Article A in cases of inconsistency, and that Articles B and C also apply to heritage trees. View in North Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-5 Environment & Natural Resources Section Exceptions This section outlines exceptions to heritage tree removal regulations, including emergency removals, utility work, and removals associated with property development, which require specific approvals and documentation. View in North Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-6 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree Removal Permit Procedure This section outlines the procedure for obtaining a permit to remove a heritage tree in North Barrington. It details the application requirements, including tree information and owner consent, and specifies the criteria the Village Forester will use for decision-making. View in North Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-7 Environment & Natural Resources Section Appeals This section outlines the process for appealing decisions made by the Village Forester regarding Heritage Trees. Appeals are filed with the Village Clerk, who schedules them for a hearing before the Environmental and Health Commission, with specific notice requirements for the appealing party. View in North Barrington’s full code →
North Barrington § 5.3D-8 Environment & Natural Resources Section Protection Plan Required Prior To Issuance Of Permit Requires a protection plan, prepared by a certified arborist and approved by the Village Forester, to be submitted before a demolition or building permit is issued for properties with heritage trees. The plan must detail how the trees and their root systems will be protected during construction, and the applicant is responsible for any damage or treatment costs. View in North Barrington’s full code →