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(3? City of Winter Springs
Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory Board
Historical Tree Application - Background Information
The Winter Springs Code of Ordinances (No. 2003-22) states the following
(applicable excerpts):
Historical Tree: A tree which has been found by the City Commission to be of notable historic
interest to the City based on it's age, species, size, historic association or unique characteristics.
Section 5-8 (a) - Designation. Certain trees, herein referred to as 'historic' trees, are of especially
great concern to the public because of ecological value, of indigenous character, size, age or historic
association. Determination that a tree is a Historic Tree shall be made by Resolution of the City
Commission after a recommendation of the Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory Board, and the City
Forester shall keep a permanent record of all trees so designated by the City Commission...
Designation as an Historic Tree may occur in any one of the following ways:
a) Development. An applicant may request designation of an Historic Tree as part of any master
plan, preliminary subdivision plat, or site plan application. To do so, the applicant shall submit
an expert evaluation by a landscape architect, horticulturist, city forester, or other horticultural
expert as part of the application.
b) Owner. A property owner may request such designation at any time. To do so, the applicant
shall submit an expert evaluation by a landscape architect, horticulturist, city forester historian,
or other horticultural expert.
c) Forester. The City's Forester may recommend such designation as part of a review of any
application for development, stating in writing reasons for such designation, or may make such
designation as part of an overall Tree Protection Planning Program for the City or a portion
thereof.
Historic Tree designations shall be subject to approval by Resolution of the City Commission and the
City Commission may grant tree replacement credits, upon granting an Historic Tree designation.
Section 5-8(b) - Removal. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, Historic Trees shall
not be removed except for extraordinary circumstances and hardships and only by final permit approved
by the City Commission.
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1?? City of Winter Springs
Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory Board
Historical Tree Application
Applicant (Sponsor):
Address:
Date:
Phone:
From page 1, 'Designation as an Historic Tree may occur in any one of the following ways', circle
the appropriate selection: (a ) Development ( b) Owner (c ) Forester
Location of proposed historic tree (site address and location on site):
Tell us, if you know, the type of tree (Live oak, Bald cypress, etc.):
Tell us why you think this should be an historic tree:
If possible, please attach photo(s) of the proposed historical tree with your submission.
Please return your completed application to:
City of Winter Springs Arbor Division
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 327-1800 x327
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