Tree removal permit rules in Dunwoody, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal permits in Dunwoody are required for: hardwoods 10+ inch DBH on non-residential/multi-family lots; softwoods 20+ inch DBH; understory trees 6+ inch DBH on those lots; and any tree in the 75-foot stream buffer. Single-family homeowners are exempt from permits but must meet site tree density requirements.
Dunwoody's tree preservation ordinance (Ch. 16, Div. 6) requires tree removal permits for protected trees on non-residential, mixed-use, and multi-family lots. For single-family lots outside stream buffers, no permit is required but owners must maintain a site tree density based on lot square footage. If density falls below the threshold after removal, new trees must be planted to compensate. Trees within the 75-foot stream buffer require permits regardless of lot type. Penalties for unpermitted work in stream buffers: up to $1,000 per violation or 6 months in jail.
Unpermitted removal within stream buffer: up to $1,000 per violation or 6 months in jail.
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