Decatur, Georgia

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Tree Removal Permit Required: YES

Key Submission Items:

Assessment report from a Certified Arborist
Site Canopy Coverage (DBH and Canopy sqft)
No Net Loss replacement plan (if below minimum)

Submission Portal: All permits are completed online through Community Core permitting system.
To set up an account, email the following information to permits@decaturga.com.
City Website: https://www.decaturga.com/dec/page/tree-information

Quick facts:

All individual trees over 6” DBH require a Removal Permit, unless categorized as a Category 1 invasive species by GA EPPC.
Minimum site canopy requirements = 60% site canopy cover for single family residential properties and 45% canopy coverage for commercial, high density residential, and institutional properties.
Dead, Dying, and Hazardous (DDH) trees require a Dead Tree Affirmation Statement and photos of the tree. DDH trees will require a No Net Loss Planting if removal causes the property to fall below the minimum required canopy cover.

Specimen Tree Definition.

Any tree that is 6 inches DBH or greater that is structurally sound.
Any tree planted on public or private property using Tree Bank funds.
No invasive species as defined by GA EPPC Invasive Species List (Category 1).

Dead, Dying, Hazardous (DDH) Definition
‍A tree posing immediate hazard or danger to a person or property due to imminent failure in part or whole. Undesirable Species List
‍Mimosa, Tree of heaven, Chinese privet, Chinaberry, Princess tree, Tallow tree.

Contact the Decatur City Arborist: Kay Evanovich, City Arborist, 678-553-6527 or kay.evanovich@decaturga.com.

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