Tree removal permit rules in Cobb County, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Cobb County Ch. 50, Art. VI — no permit required for typical single-family residential tree removal. Permit required for land disturbance on 5+ acres or in protected buffer zones. 15 tree units/acre density required for development.
Cobb County's Tree Preservation Ordinance (Ch. 50, Art. VI) does not require permits for typical single-family residential tree removal unless the trees are in a protected buffer zone (stream buffers, right-of-way buffers) or the removal is associated with major land disturbance. For development projects, a minimum tree density of 15 units per acre must be maintained, and a tree replacement plan is required when trees are removed. Timber harvest permits may be required for extensive removal. The Community Development Agency (770-528-2147) evaluates whether a land disturbance permit is required for specific projects.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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