3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
No permit required for individual homeowner tree removal on an owner-occupied single-family lot in unincorporated Gwinnett in most cases. Permits required for development/redevelopment, specimen tree removal, and work in stream or wetland buffers.
Gwinnett County UDO designates specimen trees (typically 27"+ DBH hardwoods; lower thresholds for pines and specific species) as protected. Removal on development sites requires approval and enhanced replacement ratios.
Gwinnett UDO requires tree density replacement on development sites measured in tree save units or caliper inches. Minimum densities vary by zoning district; specimen tree removal triggers enhanced replacement ratios.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
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