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Durham Tree Protection Standards

Establishes standard procedures and practices for the treatment of trees on city property, when conditions require that they be pruned or removed, and of trees on private property, when city crews are required to correct or abate certain conditions.

Includes the following provisions:
– Required preserved tree coverage area by land type – residential 20%, nonresidential 10%, urban residential developments 7%.
– Requirements to protect trees during development.

Link:

  • Durham, NC Code of Ordinances, Article VIII

Policy Details:

Locale: Durham, North Carolina [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Durham, NC Code of Ordinances, Article VIII

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