Cobb County homeowners may trim trees on residential property without a permit. County tree ordinance (Ch. 50, Art. VI) applies to development projects, not routine maintenance. Buffer zones restrict work near state waters.
Single-family homeowners in unincorporated Cobb County may trim and maintain trees on their private property without a permit. Cobb County's Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance (Chapter 50, Article VI) applies primarily to development activities — land disturbance, subdivision, and commercial projects — requiring minimum tree density (15 units/acre) and replacement plans. Routine residential trimming is not subject to permit requirements. However, tree work near state water stream buffers (25-foot undisturbed zone) or county right-of-way buffers requires additional approvals from the Community Development Agency (770-528-2147).
Unpermitted removal: $500 to $5,000 per tree. Replacement planting required. Civil liability for damage to neighbor's trees.
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