Cornelius regulates tree trimming through its Tree Preservation standards in the Land Development Code. Homeowners may prune their own trees, but protected specimen trees and street trees require coordination with the Town arborist.
The Cornelius Land Development Code includes tree protection standards aimed at preserving tree canopy. Routine pruning of healthy private trees by property owners is allowed without a permit. However, trimming of designated specimen trees (generally hardwoods 30 inches DBH or larger) or any tree in a town right-of-way requires prior coordination with Town staff. Commercial tree service companies must be insured and should follow ANSI A300 pruning standards.
Improper trimming or topping of protected trees can result in civil penalties up to 500 dollars per tree plus replacement costs based on caliper inch value.
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