The Arvada tree removal and replacement policy requires healthy trees be preserved in new developments whenever feasible. If preservation requirements are not met, applicants must replace damaged or destroyed trees at a specified rate or pay a penalty equal to the replacement cost plus 100% of those trees, which must be used for planting trees on-site or nearby public property.
Policy Details:
Locale: Arvada, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Citation:
Arvada Code of Ordinances Section 4-6-2-2




