UDC §12.1.3 requires a permit to remove, poison, damage, trim, or transplant any tree 3 inches or more in diameter at breast height (DBH). Removal without a permit triggers an automatic $1,000-per-tree penalty.
Roswell's Unified Development Code Article 12 (Environmental Protection) establishes one of the strictest urban tree-protection regimes in metro Atlanta. The 3-inch DBH trigger applies to any tree species that normally attains a mature height of 15 feet or more, so almost all backyard trees are regulated. Required submittals include a site plan, tree-protection plan, and tree-replacement plan as applicable. Replacement is calculated to maintain canopy coverage; insufficient on-site replacement requires payment into the City Tree Bank at the assessed value of lost canopy. The City Landscape Architect (770-594-6293) administers the program. Hazardous and dead trees may be removed after notice to the City Arborist with supporting documentation (typically an ISA-certified arborist's report).
Removing a regulated tree without a permit results in an automatic $1,000-per-tree civil penalty plus replacement requirements. Repeat or large-scale violations can be referred to Municipal Court with additional fines up to $1,000 per day.
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