Gwinnett Index

Duluth UDC § 1112.02

Application Requirements for Tree Removal

Governing jurisdiction
Duluth

Land inside these city limits is governed by Duluth's own code and boards. A "Duluth, GA" mailing address is not proof of being inside them — most such addresses fall in unincorporated Gwinnett.

Boundary: US Census TIGERweb (Incorporated Places, ACS 2025 vintage), vintage 2025.

Article
11 — Procedures and Permits
Pages in source
310
Adopted
2025-09-08
Amended through
2026-07-13
Source
Adopted PDF

Text

1. When a person applies for tree removal approval as defined in Section 1112.05, such person shall also file an application for a tree removal permit and provide the following information: a. A complete tree survey and inventory, as described in Section 1112.03. b. An integrated site plan showing Specimen Trees, the trees to be saved and those to be re-moved, utilities to be installed, grading, the approximate location of all structures, drive-ways and curb cuts and proposed tree plantings and other landscaping. c. A detailed plan to protect and preserve trees before, during and for a period of 2 years after construction, which plan shall contain the following information: i. All items found on the Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Submittal checklist pertinent to normal plan review. ii. Site area (roads, utility lines, detention ponds, etc.) iii. The locations of existing and proposed structures, paving, driveways, cut and fill area, detention areas, etc. iv. Phase lines or limits of construction. v. A delineation of all protected zones with any required dimensions. vi. Calculations showing compliance with the required canopy requirements using existing trees, and/or replacement trees. i. Location of all existing and proposed utility lines or easements. ii. Locations of any boring sites for underground utilities. iii. Locations of all Specimen Trees and indications whether they are to be removed or preserved. vii. Locations of all tree protection devices, materials to be used in each location and details. viii. A delineation of a Tree Save Area in which trees have been inventoried for canopy coverage. ix. If applicable, locations and details of all permanent tree protection measures (tree wells, aeration system, permeable paving, retaining walls, bollards, etc.; and x. Additional information as required on a case-by-case basis. 2. Minor changes to existing development require only a sketch showing changes to be submitted to the Planning and Development Director for review and approval.