Tree removal permit rules in Smyrna, GA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Smyrna Ch. 106 / Arborist Division — tree removal permit required only for trees ≥24 inches DBH. Smaller trees may be removed without permit. Permit fee waived for hazardous trees certified by a qualified professional.
Under Smyrna's vegetation ordinance (Chapter 106), private property owners must obtain a tree removal permit only for trees 24 inches diameter breast height (DBH, measured 4 feet above ground) or larger. Trees under 24 inches DBH can be removed without a permit. When multiple trees are removed from the same property, a single permit covers all. Permit fees are waived for trees certified dead, dying, or hazardous by a qualified professional. Permit applications are submitted online at smyrnaga.portal.opengov.com through the Arborist Division category.
Unauthorized removal: $500 to $10,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Street tree damage: city restitution costs.
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Smyrna regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
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Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance applies to construction. Industry standard is 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No dedicated construction-hours ordinance; general noise proh...
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Smyrna Code Ch. 46, §46-1 — noise ordinance prohibits unreasonable, disturbing sounds. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Complaints filed through Smyrna 311 ...
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Smyrna Ch. 46 noise ordinance covers animal noise. Excessive or prolonged barking that is plainly audible and unreasonably disturbing is a violation. Complai...
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Smyrna requires all residential vehicles to park on approved hardened surfaces. Parking on grass or unpaved areas is a code violation. Driveway construction ...
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Smyrna follows GA standards — generally one commercial vehicle ≤¾ ton permitted in residential zones. Heavier trucks, tractor-trailers, or commercial vehicle...
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