The Destin City Council recently passed an ordinance aimed at preserving Destin's tree canopy and encouraging the planting of trees throughout the city. Below are a few of the things you need to know about this ordinance and how it affects you as a property owner:

• A permit is required from the city before any tree is removed or trimmed.
• An arborist's inspection and professional review is required before any tree is removed or trimmed.
• New fees are associated with the permitting of tree removal and trimming.
• Fines will be assessed for trees illegally removed or trimmed.
• Mitigation fees will apply for approved tree removal.
• View fines and mitigation fees here.
• View the details of the Tree Ordinance here.
• View the Tree Removal Permit here.