Each communitys tree retention objectives will be different. In these instances, penalty provisions are contained within a separate section of a UDO, zoning code, or elsewhere within the local governments code of ordinances. 0000001212 00000 n
Other methods of alternative compliance, such as additional on-site plantings at other locations, should be provided to ensure that all possible alternatives to collecting money have been considered first. One jurisdiction also states that no trees can be removed for surveying without permission if the trees are in protected areas. SO50 5NH. Local governments can allow the option of payment into a fund designated only for tree protection and preservation when all other methods of compliance with the ordinance have been considered. At this point, the district or borough Councils may place a tree preservation order (TPO) on the trees affected, therefore, early advice should be sought from the district or borough council. Opportunities to retain trees exist long before property is developed and land is converted from forestland or farm uses to residential and commercial uses. Macon, GA: Georgia Forestry Commission. endstream
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When replanting is not feasible due to seasonal, weather, or other considerations, such as availability of plants, a jurisdiction may issue a conditional or temporary certificate of occupancy for a limited time until the requirements can be met. However, if tree conservation areas are recorded with the county register of deeds before a building permit is issued and requirements for those areas are met and the areas are not disturbed, the property may then be developed within a normal time frame. These should be included in a community-wide forest management plan, which outlines the types of trees a community wants, where the trees will be, and how the community will care for and protect these trees on both public and private property. Examples of incentives offered include the following: The Town of Boone provides credit based on the DBH of trees that are preserved (Figure 1). All collected monies, including any income derived from such monies, shall be spent either for acquisition of lands where trees will be preserved or for tree planting. 160A- 458.5 for municipalities, a local government can deny approval of site plans, plans, or building permits for up to three years if trees are removed that would have otherwise been protected by municipal or county regulations and up to five years if such removal proves to be willful. If so, please may I have a copy of all the data relating to TPOs from any databases you hold regarding them. A tree board, or a similar parks, greenway, or tree committee, should be established to assist with implementing landscaping and tree retention regulations. ]CL E$CD{)?5'V}:8F%x[_?hy;!K_ g@q4
You do not need to give notice if the tree is less than 7.5 centimetres in diameter when measured 1.5 metres above the ground.