DeKalb County's tree protection ordinance (Ch. 14, Land Development) requires ISA-certified arborist assessments for significant pruning of protected trees. Pruning within 75-foot stream buffers requires permits. Consult the DeKalb County Arborist (404-371-2685) before major pruning work.
DeKalb County's tree protection standards (under Ch. 14 — Land Development, and the Tree Protection Ordinance) require that significant pruning of protected trees be performed by or under the direction of an ISA-certified arborist following ANSI A300 standards. For trees associated with development projects, a tree conservation plan may be required. Pruning within the 75-foot stream buffer requires permits from Planning and Sustainability. Contact the DeKalb County Arborist (404-371-2685) for specific guidance on large or protected trees.
Unpermitted removal: $500 to $5,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Civil liability for damage to neighbor's trees.
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