Tree removal permit rules in Lawrenceville, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Removal of trees above a DBH threshold (typically 8-inch DBH hardwoods, larger for pines) on any property requires a city tree removal permit. Specimen and heritage trees require additional review.
Lawrenceville's tree preservation ordinance regulates removal of trees meeting size criteria even on single-family residential lots. Typical Gwinnett-area thresholds: hardwood 8+ inch DBH (diameter at breast height, 4.5 ft), pines 12+ inch DBH. Dead, diseased, or hazardous trees may be removed without permit but photo documentation is recommended. Development sites require a tree save plan and replacement planting to meet tree density standards.
Illegal removal: fines of $500 per tree + replacement at 2:1 or 3:1 ratio + arbor penalties. Commercial violations on development sites can exceed $10,000.
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