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Charleston Street Tree Requirements

The city’s zoning code provides that all new developments of subdivisions, as well as all new thoroughfares, must be planted with street trees in a manner governed by the City of Charleston Street Tree Manual.

Link:

  • Charleston, South Carolina Land Use Regulations § 54-831(e).

Policy Details:

Locale: Charleston, South Carolina [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 3A: Warm Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): Zoning, City Code

Citation:

Charleston, South Carolina Land Use Regulations § 54-831(e).

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