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Wilmington Tree Preservation Standards

Landscaping and tree preservation requirements which include the following provisions:
– Certain trees must be protected (some hardwood and conifer trees (by size)) — all dogwoods, magnolias, and other ornamental flowering trees
– Requirements for street yards and buffers between properties.

Link:

  • Wilmington, NC Code of Ordinances Part III, Article 8

Policy Details:

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

Citation:

Wilmington, NC Code of Ordinances Part III, Article 8

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