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Decatur Unified Development Tree Protection Ordinance

Decatur, Georgia’s tree ordinance provides that when removing a tree would reduce canopy coverage below the prescribed threshold of 45%, that tree must be replaced so the property still achieves that threshold of tree cover.

Link:

  • Decatur, GA Code of Ordinances Article 9, Section 9.1

Policy Details:

Locale: Decatur, Georgia [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 3A: Warm Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Decatur, GA Code of Ordinances Article 9, Section 9.1

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