Tree Protection in Augusta-Richmond County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia.
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Heritage & Protected Trees
Augusta-Richmond County lets the Augusta Commission designate any tree a Landmark Tree on the property owner's petition. Once designated, the tree becomes a protected public landmark that cannot be destroyed or endangered except as the Tree Commission recommends, and removal requires a permit plus mitigation.
Augusta-Richmond County Landmark Tree Protection
Significant RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County Code, Tit. 8, Ch. 4, § 8-4-11 (Landmark trees)
The Augusta Commission may, upon petition by the property owner, designate a tree as a landmark tree, as defined herein. All nominations for landmark trees shall be reviewed by the Tree Commission which shall make a recommendation on such nomination to the Augusta Commission. Trees so designated shall thereafter be considered public landmarks and shall not be destroyed nor endangered except as ...
Protected Tree Species
Augusta-Richmond County lets owners petition to designate landmark trees, which then cannot be destroyed or endangered without a Tree Commission-approved removal permit.
Augusta-Richmond Landmark Tree Protection
Significant RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County Code, Tit. 8, Ch. 4, § 8-4-11
The Augusta Commission may, upon petition by the property owner, designate a tree as a landmark tree... Trees so designated shall thereafter be considered public landmarks and shall not be destroyed nor endangered except as recommended by the Tree Commission... A person requesting to remove a Landmark tree must obtain a permit from the Planning and Development Department by Tree Commission befo...
Parkway Planting
Augusta-Richmond County sets minimum planting distances from curbs and sidewalks by tree size, requires a treelawn strip between sidewalk and street, and sets streetyard tree spacing for developments under the Tree Ordinance.
Augusta-Richmond County Street Tree Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County Code, Tit. 8, Ch. 8-4-9(e) (Tree Planting Standards)
e)Distance from curb and sidewalk. ...no trees may be planted closer to the curb or sidewalk than the following:a.Small trees two feet (minimum of a four foot wide treelawn)b.Medium trees three feet (minimum of a six foot wide treelawn)c.Large trees four feet (minimum of a six foot wide treelawn) except in special plantings designed or approved by the Augusta Planning and Development Department...
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