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Originally Posted by tbatterman
We have a big oak tree on our property that creates a cleanup nightmare for us every year at this time of year. Inches of leaves on the lawn and incessant leaves on our driveway, front walkway, dragged into the house, etc. I had heard there was some restriction against removing these trees. But then I heard that restriction was recently removed. Does anyone know the actual situation? Can we remove this tree? If so are there any rules we must follow in doing so?
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Look at your deed restrictions and the ARC manual for your District; both are available from districtgov.org. Then contact the county.
The deed restrictions will likely state that you need approval to remove a tree with a diameter 4" or greater.
The ARC manuals have been changing over the last few months and that requirement may have been changed but since there is a different manual for each District you need to check on the specific manual for your District.
After you know whether or not you need ARC approval, you also need to see whether you need county approval. I haven't found a good source of information on that.
Things are easier if you have a report from an arborist stating that the tree is a hazard but that may cost money and runs the risk of the report not being in your favor.