Public notice: The removal of select trees without a permit within the city limits of Lake Wales will result in a fine, ranging from $250 to $2,500. There is no fee associated for this type of permit. To request a permit application, please call (863) 676-5112 ext. 251, or email srowland@lakewalesfl.gov. For more information, check out the ordinances listed below.
Many cities actively manage their urban trees in an effort to increase canopy coverage throughout the city. The tree permit process exists to protect the community’s urban canopy.
The City of Lake Wales currently has a threatened and at-risk landscapes and landscape features due to decades of weatherization. For information, please read: https://www.tclf.org/lake-wales-receives-national.
The ordinances listed in this post have been in place for several years. Let’s continue to work together towards preserving and enhancing the community tree canopy in Lake Wales.
Section: 23-302.2 Tree Removal http://lakewales.elaws.us/code/23-302
Section: 23-214 Tree relocation or removal permit. http://lakewales.elaws.us/code/23-214