Potential Spanish Springs Home Buyer
 

We have found a lovely home in Spanish Springs that we would like to purchase. There is only one BIG UNSIGHTLY PROBLEM, there is a huge oak tree in the front yard that we would like to remove. We would like to replace it with a more appropriate tree(s). Perhaps a Palm or two. We don’t think we will be able to live with the current tree situation. We know there are Village RULES / Deed Restrictions with regard to cutting down trees. Will getting permission be a major headache and time and should we just forego this property and look elsewhere? We easily could....
Your thoughts and experience would be greatly appreciated.

You’ll have to check directly with the powers that be. My understanding is that this type tree needs to be diseased, dying, and/or destroying the home’s foundation before approval is given to cut down the tree.

It can run from about 1000 dollars to over 4000 to have a large Live Oak tree removed.

Tree Removal Cost > 2021 Guide | Prices to Cut Down Trees by Size

New law from 2019 in Florida says; If a licensed Arborist says that the tree could be unsafe, the law now says it can be removed.

New Florida Tree Law – Chapter 2019-155 – Florida Chapter ISA

In the "for what its worth" category. Many of us love the large old oaks and consider them an enhancement to the area. Palms are a dime a dozen in TV.

You must obtain a permit to remove the oak.

If the oak tree is in good shape and not about to fall over and kill someone you bought it and it is yours.

Call Community Standards office and get the correct information not the opinions of TOTV posters.
VCDD Community Standards

RIGHT, as usual.

The only way you can be sure the tree will be removed is to make the removal part of the purchase and sales agreement to remove the tree before the closing. If the tree is still there at closing then you can walk away.

After closing, it will be your problem and you may find out the rules for tree removal aren't what you thought they were.

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Thanks for the great advice as the tree is just simply HUGE and unsightly for my liking. Hubby believes it could damage the house should it get hit by lightning or even due to wind damage.

Thanks! This is very sound advice.

Remember that tree has been there WAY before the house, and obviously the house is still standing...

Call Community Standards.

Oak trees are really dirty and I would not buy a home with one near by. Good luck getting permission to remove it.

Good luck trying to get approval to remove it.