The Natural Resources Section's primary responsibilities include:
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Evaluation of and permitting for all trees City-wide.
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Code enforcement liaison for tree/landscape/natural resources violations.
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Reviewing for trees, landscape, upland habitat, wetlands, significant wildlife corridors, and all other natural resources-related issues on applications for variance, rezoning, special use, DRI/NOPC, subdivision, historic preservation design review for ARC and BLC, right-of-way vacating, the release of the easement, public right-of-way encroachment, right-of-way permits, and capital improvements.
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Coordinating with various agencies on the Urban Forest Management Plan.
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Coordinating with Parks and Recreation Department on the 'Tree-mendous' Community Tree Program.
Natural Resources Applications & Forms
Tampa Urban Forest Management Plan
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City of Tampa Urban Forest Management Plan (PDF, 1.9 mb)
- How to Plant Your New Tree (PDF, 474 kb)
Tampa Urban Forest Management Analysis
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City of Tampa Urban Forest Analysis Executive Report 2011 (PDF, 608 kb)
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City of Tampa Urban Forest Analysis Full Report 2011 (PDF, 5.8 mb)
- City of Tampa Urban Forest Analysis Executive Report 2016
- City of Tampa Urban Forest Analysis Full Report 2016 (PDF, 10 mb)
City of Tampa State of Tampa's Urban Forest
- Planning and Urban Design - State of Tampa's Urban Forest (Flyer) (PDF, 251 kb)
- Planning and Urban Design - State of Tampa's Urban Forest (Presentation) (PDF, 7.9 mb)
- To view the State of Tampa's Urban Forest Presentation click here.
City of Tampa Urban Forest Analysis and Management Plan Background
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City of Tampa Urban Forest Analysis and Management Plan 2010-2012
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Practical Educational Programs for Neighborhoods (PDF, 161 kb)
City of Tampa Tree Matrix - Final Version 2019
Other Informative Links
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission
- State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Florida Forest Service
- University of South Florida - School of Geosciences
- University of Florida/IFAS Extension
Tree and Landscape Code Update Project
City Council Initiated Amendments
City Staff Summary Report presented to City Council on March 1, 2018
Note: Draft Changes made and transmitted to the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission for review and recommendation, pursuant to City Council motion on March 1, 2018 Regular Agenda:
File Nos. E2016-15 and E2017-8 CH 27 (Verbal report provided by Senior Assistant Attorney Rebecca Kert, Legal Dept. and Catherine Coyle, Planning and Urban Design Manager)
Legal Department and City Staff to review the ordinance submitted by Gina Grimes; further, that the Legal Department and City Staff to appear with a report of the City’s opinion, whether favorable or unfavorable of said ordinance. - (Original motion initiated by Reddick-Maniscalco on February 22, 2018.)
- Motion: (Suarez-Viera) That Council directs staff to transmit the City’s recommendation proposal to the Planning Commission. Motion carried with Cohen and Miranda voting no and Reddick being absent.
- Motion: (Mansicalco-Cohen) That the City’s recommendation proposal presented by Catherine Coyle, Planning and Urban Design Manager, be received and filed. Motion carried with Reddick and Miranda being absent.
Proposed Comprehensive Drafts
1st DRAFT:
DRAFT - Chapters 13, 19, and 27 Article I - Proposed Changes -- draft date APRIL 3, 2017
DRAFT - Chapter 27 Article II - Proposed Changes -- draft date APRIL 3, 2017
DRAFT - Chapter 27 Article VI - Proposed Changes -- draft date APRIL 3, 2017
DRAFT - List of Resources & References -- draft date APRIL 3, 2017
REVISED DRAFT - Chapters 13, 19, and 27 Article I - Proposed Changes -- draft date APRIL 19, 2017
REVISED DRAFT - Chapter 27 Article VI, Subdivision 1 - Proposed Changes -- draft date APRIL 19, 2017
REVISED DRAFT - Chapter 27 Article VI, Subdivision 2, Secs. 27-285 - 27-285.3 - Proposed Changes -- draft date APRIL 19, 2017
DRAFT - Tree and Landscape Technical Manual -- draft date MAY 10, 2017
2nd DRAFT**:
DRAFT - Chapters 13, 19, and 27 Article I - Proposed Changes -- draft date AUGUST 2, 2017
DRAFT - Chapters 13, 19, and 27 Article I - Proposed Changes -- draft date AUGUST 2, 2017
DRAFT - Chapter 27 Article VI, Div 4, Subdivisions 1-2 - Proposed Changes -- draft date AUGUST 2, 2017
Pending Documents: Publication of 2nd DRAFT documents pending revisions based on the public comment (Tree and Landscape Technical Manual, Chapter 27-Article II, Chapter 27-Art VI-Subdivision 2-Secs. 27-284 & 27-285 Tables)
**NOTE: The 1st DRAFT of a specific Chapter/Article remains valid if revisions are pending incorporation of public comments or are not proposed for the 2nd DRAFT.