We made a mistake! In the March issue of the Decatur Focus, the New Resident Guide included an outdated summary of Decatur’s Tree Ordinance. Key elements of the new Tree Canopy Conservation Ordinance include the following:
• Residents may no longer remove three healthy trees every 18 months.
• A minimum tree canopy coverage of 60% is required on single-family residential properties.
• All permitting is now submitted/reviewed online through Community Core permitting.
• A tree permit is required to remove dead, diseased, and/or hazardous trees. City arborists are available to assist in permitting the removal of dead trees.• Any demolition, building, or development activity must comply with Tree Canopy Conservation Ordinance requirements.
For more information on Decatur’s tree ordinance and Community Core, visit decaturga.com/trees. For an updated copy of the New Resident Guide, go to decaturga.com/nrg
Original source can be found here.
