Do you need a permit?
Check with the city
The City of Spartanburg publishes a Tree Removal Permit, described by the city as being for removing trees on private or public property in compliance with city standards, with a stated turnaround of 7 to 10 days. What the city does not publish is which private removals actually trigger it, or at what size. Confirm with the Planning Department before scheduling work.
How to apply in Spartanburg
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Get the Tree Removal Permit application from the city's Permits & Board Applications page.
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Submit by email to planning@cityofspartanburg.org, or in person at the Planning Department, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Expect roughly 7 to 10 days for processing.
What we could not confirm
We would rather tell you what we don't know than guess. Call the office below to confirm these before you cut.
- — Whether every private-property removal requires the permit, or only removals tied to development, zoning conditions, or protected trees.
- — Any diameter or DBH threshold, and any protected or heritage tree designation.
- — The permit fee.
- — The ordinance section that establishes the requirement.
- — Penalties for removing a tree without the permit.