Qualifications, and identifies the site address and each individual tree to be considered. 020-11, 09-19-2011)Ĭertified arborist report means a typed report that is submitted and signed by a certified arborist,Īs defined above, and that at minimum clearly states the arborist’s name, contact information and Cleaning of undergrowth from a buffer is prohibited except when accomplished under the supervision of the Director of PlanningĪnd Zoning or his/her designated agent(s).Ĭanopy tree: A tree that will grow to a mature height of at least 40 feet with a spread of at leastĬertified Arborist: Means any person who is a Georgia Registered Forester, or at a minimum,Ĭertified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as an arborist and a member in good Replanted subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Zoning or his/herĭesignated agent(s) when sparsely vegetated. Buffer is achieved with natural vegetation and must be Utility crossings, which is set aside to achieve a visual barrier between the use on the lotĪnd adjacent lots and/or uses. (c) Zoning Buffer: A natural undisturbed portion of a lot, except for approved access and (b) Vegetative Buffer: That portion of a lot set aside with adequate natural and planted vegetation to accomplish visual and sound screening to separate incompatible land uses or street right-of-way from the developed portion of a lot or parcel of land. (a) State Waters Buffer: An area along the course of any State waters to be maintained in an undisturbed and natural condition. Natural and existing growth of vegetation, and to replace whenever possible the removed Unnecessary clearing of land and its disturbance, so as to preserve, insofar as possible, the (h) Protect natural vegetation except where its removal is necessary for responsible propertyĭevelopment or control of disease and infestation. (g) Preserve stands of trees and “specimen” trees and (f) Reduction of some air pollutants and interception of airborne particulate matter (d) Protect the unique identity of the city by promoting native plants and the use of the city’s (c) Protect and attempt to enhance property values, thus safeguarding private and public (b) Moderation of storm water runoff, and improved water quality (a) Provide visual buffering and enhance beautification of the city The benefits derived from this ordinance include: Protection and Landscaping Ordinance shall be definitive, unless otherwise directed by the Possible in order to enhance the quality of life within the city. Without provision for replacement of trees and to protect trees during construction whenever The purpose is to provide standards for the preservation of trees as part of the landĭevelopment process to prevent massive grading of land, both developed and undeveloped, Of the city’s natural resources and grow in a way that will provide a healthy environment for theĬity’s future. The intent is to create an opportunity and promote preservation This Tree Protection and Landscaping Ordinance is developed to benefit the environmental andĪesthetic quality of East Point.
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