Tree removal permit rules in Alpharetta, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Removing any tree 6+ inches DBH in Atlanta requires a permit. Unincorporated Fulton requires arborist sign-off for specimen trees under §26-405. Recompense fees apply.
Atlanta Code §158-26 — the strictest tree ordinance in Georgia — requires permits for any healthy tree 6+ inches DBH on private property. Permit cost ~$100 + recompense (~$30/inch DBH) if replanting impossible. Hazardous tree removals require arborist's written report. Dead trees may be removed with documentation. Fulton County §26-405 protects specimen trees as defined (30+ inches hardwood). Penalties for unauthorized removal can exceed $10,000.
Atlanta: $1,000 fine + 4x recompense fees, possible criminal misdemeanor. County specimen: $1,000/inch DBH civil penalty.
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