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The Town has established rules to protect the island's natural resources and keep them healthy for future generations.
It is always best to contact our Community Development Information Center at 843-341-4757 for guidance prior to starting a project.
A Natural Resource permit is not required to remove a tree when the tree is on a single family lot that does not have any recorded Town Buffers on the lot.
Single Family lots within overlay district buffers such as Folly Field neighborhood, Forest Beach district, Holiday Homes, (LMO Sec 16-3-106.H-J) have protected buffers and do require a Natural Resource Permit prior to cutting down trees.
Before removing a tree, the owner must submit a Natural Resources Permit Application to the Town.
Apply online using our Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal
Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal
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Download the application and submit it with all required materials via email to cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or in person at Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court.
Natural Resources Permit Application
Depending on the project’s plans, the following items may be required:
Specimen trees are large, healthy trees that stand out as excellent examples of their kind and require special care or rules for protection.
View the List of Specimen Trees
Questions?
Contact the Community Development Information Center at cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4757