Tree permits · Georgia
Any tree larger than 3 inches in diameter needs a Tree Removal Permit. The city's Engineering page also names Specimen Trees, as defined in Article 12 of the Roswell Unified Development Code. For projects, the permit can include a tree survey, a tree protection plan and a tree replacement plan, as applicable.
We could not confirm this from an official Roswell source. Call the city to check.
We could not confirm this from an official Roswell source. Call the city to check.
Use the Apply for a Tree Removal Permit button on the city's Trees FAQ page (it links to the city's Permitting & Licensing portal). Questions go to the city's Landscape Architect at (770) 594-6445. River Corridor properties (within 2,000 feet of the Chattahoochee River) must call Planning and Zoning at (770) 817-6720 before removing any trees.
HOA rules can be stricter; check yours.
A city permit does not override your HOA. Check your covenants before work starts.
Last checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check the official source before work starts. Short explanation, not legal advice. Spotted a change? See our corrections page.
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Yes. Roswell requires a city permit before removing at least some private trees. Roswell says a Tree Removal Permit is required to remove any tree larger than 3 inches in diameter. The city says other cases may also need a permit, and its Engineering page names Specimen Trees as defined in Article 12 of the Unified Development Code. Property within 2,000 feet of the Chattahoochee River must call Planning and Zoning before removing any trees. Our confidence: medium. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Any tree larger than 3 inches in diameter needs a Tree Removal Permit. The city's Engineering page also names Specimen Trees, as defined in Article 12 of the Roswell Unified Development Code. For projects, the permit can include a tree survey, a tree protection plan and a tree replacement plan, as applicable.
Use the Apply for a Tree Removal Permit button on the city's Trees FAQ page (it links to the city's Permitting & Licensing portal). Questions go to the city's Landscape Architect at (770) 594-6445. River Corridor properties (within 2,000 feet of the Chattahoochee River) must call Planning and Zoning at (770) 817-6720 before removing any trees.
HOA rules can be stricter; check yours. Read your HOA covenants or ask the board before work starts.
Your address, the tree species if you know it, the trunk width measured about 4.5 feet above the ground, photos of the whole tree, and whether it is near the street, a sidewalk or a power line. Ask if a permit is needed and how long it takes.
Some do and some do not. Ask before you sign, and get it in writing who applies and who pays the fee. In many places the property owner is the one responsible for following the rules.
No. It is a short, plain summary of public rules with links to the official sources. For a firm answer on your property, ask the city or a local attorney.
We last checked it on 26 October 2026 against the official sources listed on this page. City rules change, so check the official source or call the city before work starts.
Yes, they can. County rules, state rules for things like wetlands or protected species, and utility rules near power lines can apply on top of city rules. If your property is outside city limits, the county rules usually apply instead. Ask the city or county office.
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Short explanation, not legal advice. Last checked 26 October 2026.