Tree removal permit rules in Acworth, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Acworth Ch. 73 + 2024 Tree Ordinance — tree removal permits required for significant removals. Licensed contractor with $500K per-incident insurance required. Specimen trees preserved; replacement plan required.
Acworth's Tree Ordinance (updated May 2, 2024) and Chapter 73 require tree removal permits for significant tree removal, especially when associated with development or land disturbance. All tree removal permit work must be conducted by a company licensed in Georgia carrying at least $500,000 per-incident liability insurance and $2,000,000 general liability coverage. Specimen trees receive 1.5x DBH credit for preservation. A Tree Replacement Plan is required — up to 40% of required replacement density may be met through alternative compliance. Permits are applied for through the Development Department.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees subject to citation and restoration requirements.
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Acworth Code Ch. 54 (Offenses) — unreasonable noise disturbances prohibited. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Violations reported to Acworth Code Compliance...
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Acworth Ch. 54 noise provisions apply to construction. Standard practice 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No construction noise during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM). Building ...
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Acworth Code Ch. 52 (Nuisances) and Ch. 54 — persistent animal noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is a violation. Cobb County Animal Control (770-499...
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Acworth regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturban...
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Acworth follows GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. Vehicles must be operable, on approved surfaces, and not blocking traffic or driveways. Inoperable veh...
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Acworth Zoning §73-199C — RVs, boats, and trailers must be stored to the side or rear of the principal structure on an improved surface (concrete or pervious...
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