Charlotte Pro Tree Removal encourages homeowners to check the rules for the property before agreeing to tree work. A street-side tree may belong to the city even when it looks like part of your front yard.
Charlotte’s tree rules in plain English
In the City of Charlotte, ordinary tree work on private residential property generally does not need a city permit. Trees in the public right-of-way are city trees and need a city tree-work permit. Heritage trees and trees in tree-save or protected areas need approval.
Development projects can have additional requirements. Towns outside Charlotte and HOAs may have their own rules; the homeowner or crew should check before cutting.
City of Charlotte residential lot & tree guidanceAsk before cutting
Tell the crew if the tree is close to the street, in a marked tree-save area or connected with a building project. If its status is unclear, ask the municipality to confirm the boundary and approvals. An HOA can have separate requirements.
This is general guidance, not a determination of permission for your property. Use the city’s residential lot guidance and Urban Forestry information to check the current requirements.
City of Charlotte Urban Forestry