Tree Protection in Fayette County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Fayette County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fayette County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Protected Tree Species
In unincorporated Fayette County, trees meeting specimen-size thresholds get special protection under Development Code Sec. 104-153. A 24-inch deciduous canopy tree, a 30-inch evergreen canopy tree, or a 10-inch understory tree qualifies, and removing one without the environmental management department's prior approval triggers double replacement.
Specimen Tree Protection in Fayette County
Some RestrictionsFayette County Code § 104-153(2)
(2)Specimen trees.a.Criteria for determination of specimen trees or stands are as follows:1.Any deciduous canopy tree whose DBH equals or exceeds 24 inches.2.Any evergreen canopy tree whose DBH equals or exceeds 30 inches.3.Any understory tree whose DBH equals or exceeds ten inches.4.Any tree which has significant historical value and can be documented through historical records or otherwise.b....
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