1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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The Chattanooga Tree Ordinance protects public trees and regulates development land clearing. Removing a public/right-of-way tree requires city arborist approval. New developments must account for 36 inches of tree caliper per acre or pay into the Chattanooga Tree Bank at 125% of planting cost.
Chattanooga City Code Ch. 32, Art. XIII (Chattanooga Tree Ordinance)
For every acre developed, property owners must account for 36 inches of tree caliper, which is roughly equivalent to 18 new trees.
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