Norfolk requires tree replacement when significant trees are removed during development or when public trees are damaged. The city's replacement policy aims to maintain and expand Norfolk's urban tree canopy.
When trees are removed as part of development in Norfolk, the city may require replacement plantings based on the caliper size and species of trees removed. Replacement ratios may exceed one-to-one for significant or heritage trees. The city maintains approved species lists for replacement plantings that favor native and climate-adapted species. Cash-in-lieu payments to the city's tree fund may be accepted when on-site replacement is not feasible. Norfolk's Urban Forestry program plants hundreds of trees annually in public spaces. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act may require additional vegetation restoration in RPAs.
Failure to complete required tree replacement may result in withholding of certificates of occupancy, fines, and liens. Planting non-approved species may require re-planting.
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