Excessive tree pruning and vague code standards
Summary
Two live oaks were pruned far past the ~30% industry limit, and the board fined the homeowner and her tree company $4,730 — but only because the city had an expert and the respondents didn't. Board members want the pruning standards written into the city code so everyone knows the rules upfront.
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Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$4,730 went to the city's Tree Trust Fund, which pays for planting new trees around town.
Winter Park's tree canopy and everyone who values it — the fund money buys replacement trees.
Homeowners who hire tree companies without checking for a certified arborist could end up footing fines for work they didn't understand.
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