Tree removal permit rules in Brookhaven, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Brookhaven requires a permit for removal of ANY tree 4+ inches DBH (Ch. 14, §14-50). Maximum 2 live, healthy trees removed per 18-month period for residential. $0 permit fee for owner-occupied single-family homes; $25 for others. Apply via brookhavenga.gov Project Portal.
Brookhaven's tree ordinance (Ch. 14, Art. III, §14-50) requires a tree removal permit for any tree 4 inches DBH or larger. Residential properties (owner-occupied single-family) are limited to removing a maximum of 2 live, healthy trees per 18-month period. Permit fee: $0 for owner-occupied single-family; $25 for other properties. Emergency tree removal is defined in §14-50. All permit applications are submitted through the City Project Portal. Removing a tree without a permit is a violation; unpermitted removal requires canopy replacement.
Unpermitted tree removal is a code violation requiring canopy replacement and potential fines.
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