Mount Dora describes different evidence routes for an ordinary proposed removal, a standing dead tree, a tree that has already fallen, and a qualified risk determination. Preserve the facts before cleanup makes them unavailable.
| Condition | Record to create |
|---|---|
| Ordinary proposed removal | Application, map, photographs, inspection, and City decision |
| Standing dead tree | Photographs and permit record—the City says dead trees still use a permit |
| Already fallen tree | Immediate wide and close photographs, location, damage, and prompt application |
| Risk determination | Full letter and current credentials from the qualifying professional route identified by the City |
The tree-removal page is the primary router; the arbor page provides the filing context, and the FAQ should be checked for professional documentation.
The City lists no City fee for the arbor permit. Record the $0 municipal charge without turning it into “free tree removal”; private assessment, access, equipment, cleanup, and replacement costs are unrelated and not estimated here.
For a fallen tree, photographs should show its original base, final position, nearby structures, and recognizable landmarks. Do not delay safety measures merely to improve documentation. Ask the City how to preserve evidence when immediate action is necessary, and retain its response.