Native vegetation and tree removal review in Palm Beach County

ERM regulates native vegetation under ULDC Article 14 and publishes a separate native vegetation permit route. County zoning preservation conditions and landscape approvals can also apply; one permission does not replace the other. Before clearing, identify species, protected vegetation, the site jurisdiction, existing preserve and landscape conditions, and contact ERM and the local zoning authority about applicability and exemptions. County Zoning publishes Tree Removal and Replacement instructions for its application path. Do not assume a dead tree, small parcel or city location automatically removes all review.