3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Tree-removal permits in Fulton County are administered under Chapter 26 Article VI. Atlanta runs the metro area's most aggressive tree-permit system (Code §158-26).
Specimen trees in unincorporated Fulton County (defined by DBH thresholds in §26-403) receive extra protection. Removal requires written approval from the County Arborist.
Removed protected trees in Fulton County must be replaced according to the Fulton County Tree Recompense Schedule or replanted at minimum 2:1 ratio.
3 cities in Fulton County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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