Augusta Tree Protection Ordinance

This ordinance provides standards for the protection of public trees, designation of landmark trees, and provides landscaping, tree protection, and tree establishment standards for the development of public and private property.

Includes the following provisions:
– All land undergoing development shall provide for thirty percent (30%) minimum tree canopy coverage. Tree canopy coverage is the sum total of preserved trees and replacement trees at their anticipated canopy coverage ten (10) years from the time that the site is developed.
– On-site mitigation requirements
– Establishment of a tree commission
– Every development requiring a Site Plan much include a Tree Protection/Tree Establishment Plan
– Establishment of a Tree Mitigation Fund