Roswell, GA Tree Protection: Protected Tree Species (2026)

Specimen tree. Any tree, as defined by this article, in fair or better condition, which qualifies for special consideration for preservation due to size, species, or condition, and which meets one of the following:

1)8" dbh - Small trees such as dogwood, sourwood, cherry, etc.2)16" dbh - Midstory trees such as maple, birch, magnolia, holly, etc.3)20" dbh - Overstory hardwoods such as oak, hickory, sweetgum, ash, etc.4)30" dbh - Overstory softwoods such as pine, etc. Specimen tree, lost. Lost specimen trees are specimen trees intended to be saved that have a protected critical zone of less than 75%.

Specimen tree, saved. Saved specimen trees have a protected critical zone of 75% or more of total critical root zone area completely protected.

Stormwater management. The collection, conveyance, storage, treatment and disposal of stormwater runoff in a manner intended to prevent increased flood damage, streambank channel erosion, habitat degradation and water quality degradation, and to enhance and promote the public health, safety and general welfare.

Stormwater management facility. Any infrastructure that controls or conveys stormwater runoff.

Stormwater management plan. A document describing how existing runoff characteristics will be affected by a land development project and containing measures for complying with the provisions of this ordinance.

Stormwater runoff. The flow of surface water resulting from precipitation.