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Unincorporated Charleston County requires a permit before removing protected trees. Grand Trees (24-inch-plus diameter, except pine/sweetgum) need a Grand Tree Removal Permit, and clearing any land requires a Zoning Permit first. On non-single-family land, all trees 8 inches or larger are protected.
Charleston County ZLDR, Article 9.2 (Tree Protection and Preservation)
All Grand Trees are prohibited from removal unless a Grand Tree Removal Permit is issued. A Permit may be approved based on whether the tree is dead, diseased, dying, or a hazard. If not, the tree may be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals in the case of a hardship. Do I need a permit to clear my land for development? Yes, before clearing any property, contact the Charleston County Zoning a...
1 cities in Charleston County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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