Mangrove trees

Hi all,
A unit owner has decided that he/she does not like the mangrove tree that has been poorly trimmed and would like to have it cut down. Are we as an association allowed to have a mangrove tree which is located beside a drainage canal  simply cut down. Thank for your  response.
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Your Blogmeister replies:

Generally speaking, if you take a tree down, you must replace it, there are permits required and fines for violation of thbe code.

The following from the ULDC Chapter 7, Landscaping:

Section 8 Restoration and Maintenance

Required or preserved vegetation that becomes damaged, diseased, removed or is dead shall be immediately replaced with plant material to comply with the approved standards and height requirements of this Article or conditions of approval, whichever is greater. Trees that are removed or damaged, shall be replaced in  accordance with the tree replacement credit standards of

Table 7.D.2.D, Tree Credit and Replacement.

Landscape trees planted or preserved to meet the minimum landscape code requirements may be removed provided a Tree Removal Permit is approved.

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Section 3 Enforcement

Failure to install or maintain landscaping according to the terms of this Article or any approved plan or permit shall constitute a violation of this Article. PZB may issue a Cease and Desist Order or withhold a CO or Certification of Completion until the provisions of this Article have been met. In the alternative, PZB may refer any violation of this Article to Code Enforcement for corrective action or penalties set forth in

Article 10, ENFORCEMENT.

A. Fines

Violations of the provisions of this Section shall be subject to the following fines or requirements:

1. Such fines, site improvements and replacement landscaping as may be required by Article 10, Code

Enforcement, or the PBC Code Enforcement Citation Ordinance.

[Ord. 2005 – 002]

2. Such fines and imprisonment as provided for in  F.S.§125.69; or

3. A triple permit fee for removal of trees without a valid tree removal and replacement permit.
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Dave Israel
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