3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Metro Nashville Tree Protection Ordinance (Metro Code §17.24) requires tree density replacement on development sites. Single-family home owners may remove trees on their own lots without permit, but street trees require Metro Public Works approval.
Metro Nashville protects Landmark Trees under Metro Code §17.24. Trees designated by Metro Tree Advisory Committee for size, age, or significance cannot be removed without Planning Commission approval.
Metro Nashville requires tree replacement under the TDU (Tree Density Units) system in §17.24. Development must meet post-construction TDU targets. Fee-in-lieu payments go to the Metro Tree Bank.
1 cities in Davidson County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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