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Tree Protection in Snellville, GA (2026)

3 verified tree protection rules for Snellville, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Tree Removal Permits

Snellville requires a tree removal permit for regulated trees on residential and commercial property. Application reviewed by Planning Department; arborist assessment may be required for contested removals.

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Some Restrictions

Heritage & Protected Trees

Snellville tree ordinance recognizes specimen/heritage trees (typically hardwoods 24+ inch DBH) with enhanced protection. Removal requires city arborist review and significantly more replacement.

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Heavy Restrictions

Tree Replacement Requirements

Replacement trees required when removing regulated trees. Ratios scale by tree size — typically 1 inch DBH replacement per inch removed for standard trees, 2:1 or higher for specimens.

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Some Restrictions

Looking for Gwinnett County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Snellville city rules.

Tree Protection in Gwinnett County