You don't need ARC approval to remove a dead, dying or sick tree. Removal of the native 'code' tree would require replacement, as the OP stated they wished to do. ARC approval is needed when adding or expanding landscape beds, or building landscape wall.
If there are no mushrooms growing in the bottom 3' of the trunk, it is doubtful you have Gand. fungus (butt rot) and replacing the tree with another palm would be fine. It is a good idea to find a real deal horticulturist and find out why the queen is dying.
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