HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE NO. 10-07-67STATE OF GEORGIA
`1" COUNTY OF FULTON ORDINANCE NO. 10-07-67
AN ORDINANCE TO REPLACE CHAPTER 60, VEGETATION, ARTICLE II,
TREE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY OF MILTON CODE OF ORDINANCES;
TO ENCOURAGE TREE CONSERVATION; TO PROMOTE PRESERVATION,
MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES; TO REPEAL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES• AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, in 2008, a group of residents were appointed to represent the Milton
Community regarding the preservation of the Milton tree canopy to be known as the
Milton Tree Committee; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the Mayor and City Council having established a Tree
Preservation Ordinance was committed to updating that ordinance along with Staff to
preserve Milton's trees and provide for their replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Tree Preservation Committee worked alongside the City of Milton
Planning Commission, Design Review Board and Staff to present the Tree Preservation
`" Ordinance to the Mayor and City of Council to replace the City of Milton Code of
Ordinances as Chapter 60, Vegetation, Article II, Tree Preservation.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Milton, GA while in a regularly
called council meeting on July 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. as follows:
SECTION 1. I n support and furtherance of its findings and determination that trees
provide an aesthetic natural resource to the City of Milton, Georgia and are among its
most valued and important assets and that the preservation of Milton's trees are essential
to the promotion of the health, prosperity, and general welfare of the people, and;
SECTION 2. In order to maintain the health and vitality of existing trees and to protect
and enhance the streetscape along roads and within new development, and;
SECTION 3. In order to provide for designation, protection, preservation, and
replanting of trees and to participate in federal or state programs to do the same, and;
SECTION 4. The Milton City Council, Milton, Georgia hereby declares it to be the
purpose and intent of this Ordinance to establish a uniform procedure for use in providing
for the identification, protection, enhancement, replacement and maintenance of
significant trees, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance.
SECTION 5. In the event the provisions of this Ordinance are in conflict with the
provisions of any other City of Milton Ordinance, the provisions of this Ordinance shall
prevail.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance will be known as "Tree Preservation" Article II,
Chapter 60, of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance hereby adopted and approved; and is
attached hereto as if fully set forth herein; and,
SECTION 7. This Ordinance is effective July 7, 2010;
ORDAINED this the 7th day of July, 2010.
Attest:
Sudie AM Gordon, Interim City lerk
Joe Lo wo yor
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Ow APPROVED 7-7-10
CITY OF MILTON
TREE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
AND
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
TREE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
FOR
ALL LAND USE IN THE CITY OF
MILTON, GEORGIA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Tree Preservation Revision Committee
Cherilyn Allen Roger Festa Scott Gronholm David Holcomb
Zach Middlebrooks Adam Orkin Diane Palmer
Georgia Forestry Commission
Joe Burgess
Acknowledgements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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APPENDICES...............................................................................................................................................................iv
SECTION I. MILTON TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
I.
Purpose...........................................................................................................................................................1
H.
Authority And Applicability...............................................................................................................................1
III.
Definitions........................................................................................................................................................2
IV.
Tree Removals Permit....................................................................................................................................7
V.
Exemptions......................................................................................................................................................7
VI.
Prohibited Acts.................................................................................................................................................9
VII.
Inspections.......................................................................................................................................................9
VIII.
Notice of Violation............................................................................................................................................9
IX.
Stop Work Order..............................................................................................................................................9
X.
Violations.........................................................................................................................................................9
XI.
Enforcement...................................................................................................................................................40
XII.
Fines and Penalties.......................................................................................................................................40
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Certificate of Occupancy................................................................................................................................40
XIV
Protection and Care for Public Trees
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Bonding ........................................................................40
XVI.
Appeals..........................................................................................................................................................44
XVII.
Validity...........................................................................................................................................................44
SECTION H. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR AGRICULTURE DISTRICTS
1. Tree Removal ..............................................
A. Unrelated to Development
B. Related to Development (Building Permit or LDP)
C. Related to Improvements
2. Density Standards
3. Density Calculations
4. Standards for Replacement/Recompense Trees
5. Specimen Tree Standards
6. Specimen Removal and Recompense Calculations
7. Alternatives to Replacement and Recompense Plantings
8. Methods
9. Landscape Strip and Buffer Standards
10. Maintenance
11. Authority for Review
12. Standards for Approval
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TREE LISTS
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APPENDICES
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Parking lot and street trees
CONSTRUCTION
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Evergreens for Undisturbed Buffers
APPENDIX
A.
Protecting Trees During Construction
APPENDIX
B.
Warning — Tree Protection Zone Signage
APPENDIX
C
Tunneling Under Root Zones
APPENDIX
D
Grade Change Guidelines
APPENDIX
E.
Additional Illustrations
MAINTENANCE
APPENDIX
F.
Maintenance Guidelines
APPENDIX
G.
Tree Pruning Crimes
APPENDIX
H.
Pruning Cuts
APPENDIX
I.
Don't Top Trees
APPENDIX
J.
Correct Use of Mulch
"M PLAN SUBMITTAL
APPENDIX
K.
Tree Conservation Plan (Sample)
APPENDIX
L.
Details Sheet
APPENDIX
M.
Check List for Landscape Drawing and Tree Conservation Plan (commercial)
APPENDIX
N.
Check List for Tree Protection Plan (residential)
TREE LISTS
APPENDIX
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40 —100 ft. Tree List
APPENDIX
P.
10 — 40 ft Tree List
APPENDIX
Q.
Parking lot and street trees
APPENDIX
R.
Evergreens for Undisturbed Buffers
MISCELLANEOUS
APPENDIX S. Extra Unit Value for Recompense Trees
APPENDIX T. Multi Trunked Tree Calculator
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SECTION I.
City of Milton
Tree -Conservation Ordinance
Section I.
City of Milton Tree Conservation Ordinance
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I. PURPOSE
"'b -VA A. The purpose of this ordinance is to cultivate and encourage a high level of tree conservation, to promote
the general provisions within this ordinance, and to develop detailed provisions within the administrative
guidelines in order to implement the regulations set forth to preserve, maintain, and replant trees within
the City of Milton,Georgia. The intent of the Ordinance and Administrative Guidelines is to provide
standards for the conservation of trees as part of the land development, building construction and tree
removal activities. It is not the intent of this ordinance to regulate individual properties where activities
do not require a land disturbance, building construction, or tree removal permit. It is, however, the intent
to insure that individual properties retain the required tree densities, should they require a land
development, building, or tree removal permit.
B. Tree protection and tree planting provide the following benefits to the citizens of Milton:
1. Trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, thereby reducing air pollution and improving air
quality.
2. Trees filter out dust, particulate matter, and airborne pollutants, thereby improving air quality.
3. Tree roots hold the soil, thereby reducing soil erosion and sedimentation and improving water
quality.
4. Trees intercept precipitation, thereby reducing storm water runoff and improving water quality.
5. Trees provide shade and cooling and provide windbreaks, thereby reducing energy usage and air
conditioning and heating costs.
6. Trees enhance habitat for desirable wildlife, providing a haven for birds, which in turn, assist in
�--- control of insects.
7. Trees buffer different land uses to eliminate or minimize nuisances such as dust, litter, noise, glare,
signs and unsightly building or parking areas.
8. Trees improve public health by reducing strees, encouraging exercise, calming traffic, decreasing
illness recovery times, reducing crime, and improving concentration.
9. Trees attract residents, visitors, and commerce and increase the value and marketability of
property.
10. Trees beautify the City and protect and enhance the quality of life.
II. AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY
The terms and provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all activity which requires the issuance of a
Land Disturbance Permit, Building Permit, or Tree Removal Permit on any property within the City of Milton. The
terms and provisions of these regulations shall also apply to construction of new single family detached homes
and duplex dwellings, including additions, renovations, and/or alterations to exisitng single family detached and
duplex dwellings, and to include landowner tree removals. No clearing, grubbing, grading, or other removal of
existing vegetation that may affect the health of existing tree coverage may occur until it is determined that the
proposed development is in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
III. DEFINITIONS
..•. All words in these standards have their customary dictionary definitions except as specifically defined herein. The
words "shall' and "must" are mandatory, and the words "may" and "should" are permissive.
low 1. Administrative Guidelines: Those certain guidelines, including appendices, existing or as future amended
and incorporated into this Ordinance to provide standards for the protection, preservation, and replacement
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of trees, and which are regulated and enforced by the City Arborist in conjunction with the Community
PPM Development Department or its designated agent(s) through the development and construction permits and
processes.
ON" 2. Agent(s), designated or authorized: an individual or entity authorized to administer and enforce the
standards set forth in the City of Milton Tree Conservation Ordinance and Administrative Guidelines.
3. Agricultural Use: Any use on property zoned "AG -1 Agricultural" that is related to active farming, livestock,
or ranching, including using land as pasture or in the production of crops, horticultural products, the keeping
of livestock, including but not limited to poultry and hoofed animals such as cattle, horses, goats and sheep,
for commercial purposes and the construction and maintenance of agricultural accessory buildings.
4. Buildable Area: The portion of a parcel of land where a building may be located and which shall contain
enough square footage to meet the minimum required by the zoning district. That portion which is not
located in the minimum setbacks, utility corridors, driveways, slopes to build streets, tree save areas,
landscape strips, specimen tree areas, state water buffer, tributary buffers, zoning buffers, wetlands, storm
water and sanitary sewer easements.
5. Buffer:
a. State Waters Buffer: An area along the course of any State waters, as defined herein, to be
maintained in an undisturbed and natural condition.
b. Zoning Buffer: A natural undisturbed portion of a lot, except for approved access and utility
crossings, which is set aside to achieve a visual barrier between the use on the lot and adjacent lots
and/or uses. Buffer is achieved with natural vegetation and must be replanted subject to the approval of
the Director of the Department of Community Development or his/her designated agent(s) when
sparsely vegetated. Cleaning of undergrowth from a buffer is prohibited except when accomplished
under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Community Development or his/her
designated agent(s).
6. Caliper: The standard for trunk measurements for new plantings. Caliper of the trunk is the diameter in
inches measured 6 inches above the ground level.
7. Clear Cutting: The removal of all trees from a property, whether by cutting or other means, excluding
stream buffer requirements. Clear cutting shall follow the same requirements as timber harvest.
8. City Arborist: The agent(s) of the City of Milton assigned to the Community Development Department
having the primary responsibilities of administration and enforcement of the Tree Conservation Ordinance.
9. Critical Root Zone: The area of tree roots within the crown dripline. This zone is generally defined as a
circle with a radius extending from a tree's trunk to a point no less than the furthest crown dripline or, the
area extending 1 foot per diameter inch, plus three (3) feet from the trunk of the tree, whichever is greater.
Disturbances within this zone will directly affect a tree's chance for survival.
10. Crown Drip Line: A vertical line extending down to the ground from the end of a tree's longest branches.
11. D.B.H.: Diameter -at -breast -height is a standard measure of tree size, (for trees existing on site) and is a tree
trunk diameter measured in inches at a height of 4 % feet above the ground.
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12. Density Factor for the Site (DFS): A unit of measure used to prescribe and calculate required tree
UN" coverage on a site. Unit measurements are based upon tree size.
a.) Site acreage multiplied by (15) for Agricultural Use = DFS.
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b.) Site acreage multiplied by (20) for Single Family Residential = DFS.
C.) Site acreage multiplied by (30) for Commercial and all other Non -Single
Family = (DFS).
ohm' 13. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance: The ordinance adopted by the City that regulates soil
erosion and its transportation to the City's lakes, rivers, and streams (latest revision).
14. Improvement Setback: An area adjacent to a zoning buffer in which no improvements and/ or structures
shall be constructed. No development activity such as tree removal, stump removal or grinding, land
disturbance or grading is permitted without the approval of the Director of Community Development.
15. Land Disturbing Activity: Any activity which may result in soil erosion from water or wind and movement of
sediments into state water or onto lands within the state, including, but not limited to, clearing, dredging,
grading, excavating, transporting, and filling of land but not including agricultural practices as described in
the City of Milton Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance.
16. Land Disturbance Permit: A permit issued by Community Development that authorizes the
commencement of alteration or development of a given tract of land or the commencement of any land
disturbing activity.
17. Landscape Plan: A plan that identifies areas of tree preservation and methods of tree protection within the
protected zone, as well as all areas of replanting. Within replanting areas, the common and botanical names
of the proposed species, the number of plants of each species, the size of all plant materials, the proposed
location of all plant materials, and any unique features of the plant materials shall be indicated.
P- 18. Landscape Strip: An area required by this ordinance, by the City of Milton Zoning Resolution or any
condition of zoning, use permit or variance approval, which is reserved for the installation and/or
,o„ maintenance of plant materials.
19. Minimum Setback: The minimum yards as specified in the regulations related to the zoning districts or use
permit categories. A minimum required space between a property line and a structure. An area identified by
a building setback line.
20. Protected Zone: Includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Critical root zone as defined herein.
All areas of a parcel required to remain in open space;
3. All areas required as landscape strips and/or buffers (including zoning buffers, and state water
buffers);
Tree save areas according to provisions of the City of Milton Zoning Resolution, conditions of
zoning, use permit or variance approval, and/or the Tree Conservation Ordinance and
Administrative Guidelines.
21. Reforestation Fund: The fund established by the City for the purpose of implementing the Tree
Conservation goals and held in separate account to be used for such goals.
23. Revegetation: The replacement of trees and landscape plant materials to satisfy the minimum tree density
and landscape requirements, as determined by the Zoning Resolution, condition of zoning, use permit or
variance approval, or the Tree Conservation Ordinance and Administrative Guidelines.
23. Roots:
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Feeder Roots: A complex system of small annual roots growing outward and predominantly upward from
rK the system of "transport roots". These roots branch four or more times to form fans or mats of thousands of
fine, short, non -woody tips. Many of these small roots and their multiple tips are 0.2 to 1 mm or less in
diameter and less than 1 to 2 mm long. These roots constitute the major fraction of a tree's root system
surface area and are the primary sites of absorption of water and nutrients.
24. Setback: A space between a property line and the line to which a building or specified structure may be
constructed.
25. Soil Compaction: A change in soil physical properties which includes an increase in soil weight per unit
volume and a decrease in soil pore space. Soil compaction is caused by repeated vibrations, frequent traffic
and weight. As related to tree roots, compacted soil can cause physical root damage, a decrease in soil
oxygen levels with an increase in toxic gasses, and can be impervious to new root development.
26. State Waters: Any and all rivers, streams, creeks, branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, springs, and other
bodies of surface or subsurface water, requiring a buffer as defined by the Georgia Departmernt of Natural
Resources Environmental Protection Division.
27. Thinnin : Selective cutting or removal of timber. The basal unit of (30) units per acre for Commercial
Districts and all other non single family districts; (20) units per acre for Single Family Residential Districts;
(15) units per acre for Agricultural Districts shall be maintained after selective cutting, or removal of timber
has occurred.
28. Timber Harvesting: The felling of timber products (pulp wood, etc). The term "timber harvesting" may
include both clear cutting and thinning of timber.
29. Tree:
a. Tree: Any self supporting woody perennial plant which has a trunk diameter of 2 inches or
more measured at a point 6 inches above the ground level and which normally obtains a height
of at least 10 feet at maturity, usually with one main stem or trunk and many branches.
b. Heritage Tree: A tree which is designated upon approval by the City Council- to be of
notable historical value or interest because of its age, size, or historical association.
C. Protected Tree: Any tree equal to or over fifteen (15) inches DBH that is in fair or better
condition and any tree required as a condition of zoning, variance or permit approval.
d. Specimen Tree: Any tree which has been determined by the City Arborist to be of high value
because of its type, size, age, or other professional criteria, and has been so designated
according to administrative standards contained in this document.
e. Stand of Specimen Trees: A contiguous grouping of trees which has been determined to be of
value by the City Arborist_(a.) A relatively mature even aged stand. (b.) A stand with purity of
species composition or of a rare or unusual nature. (c.) A stand of historical significance. (d.) A
stand with exceptional aesthetic quality (e.) A stand which is located on a site otherwise devoid
of trees.
30. Tree Bank: A site such as a school or public park, where the owner/developer shall donate and plant the
ON" required trees when it is not feasible to plant the required trees within their site's project area.
31. Tree Conservation Ordinance: This Ordinance, approved and adopted by the City of Milton City Council to
NAW provide standards for the protection, preservation and replacement of trees regulated and enforced by the
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City Arborist in conjunction with Community Development or designated agent(s) through development and
construction permits and processes
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32. Tree Removal: Any act which causes a tree to die within three (3) years after commission of the act,
aftm including but not limited to damage inflicted upon the root system or trunk as a result of:
1. Improper use of machinery within the critical root zone of trees;
2. The storage of materials within the critical root zone around trees;
3. Soil compaction;
4 Altering the natural grade to expose the roots or to cover the tree root system with more than
four inches (4") of soil;
5. Pruning judged to be excessive by the City Arborist or not in accordance with the standards set
forth by the International Society of Arboriculture.
6. Paving with concrete, asphalt, or other impervious surface with such proximity as to be harmful
to the tree or the root system.
33. Tree Removal Permit: A permit as required pursuant to this Ordinance issued by the City of Milton
Arborist for land disturbance or the removal of any trees with DBH of fifteen (15) inches or greater.
34. Tree Save Area: All areas designated for the purpose of meeting tree density requirements, saving
specimen trees, and/or preserving natural buffers.
35. Tree Topping: The illegal practice of severe cutting back of limbs to stubs, larger than three (3) inches in
diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal tree canopy and disfigure the
tree, resulting in decay of the trunk and/or decline in main branch and sprout production.
37. Wetlands: Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation
„*„n, typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
38. Zoning Regulations: The Zoning Resolution of the City of Milton as amended or such regulations
subsequently adopted by the City of Milton inclusive of conditions of zoning, use permit or variance
approval established pursuant thereto.
39. All other terms: All other words or phrases as appropriate to the context of their uses shall be interpreted
as defined in the Zoning Regulations.
IV TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
A. Tree Removal Permits will only be issued to companies who have satisfied the following:
1 officially registered with the Georgia Secretary of State;
2 provide proof of necessary insurance or licenses at time of application;
3 have an ISA certified Arborist on staff or as a consultant;
4 current with requirements stated above; and
5 with no ouststanding issues with the city.
B. A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained from the City Arborist or designated agents prior to:
1 Clearing / grading
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3 Issuance of a Building permit
4 Removal of any tree 15 inches or greater (measured 4'/2 ft above ground level)
5 Removal of more than six (6) trees within a twelve month period.
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Tree removal permit applicatrion procedures shall follow the standards in Section 1 of the Administrative
'•"� Guidelines.
V. EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions to this section include:
A. Emergency tree removal: Any hazard tree on private property that poses an immediate threat to life or
property may be removed without first obtaining a permit approval. The party removing the tree shall
contact the City Arborist within seven days of removal to provide evidence of threat for approval of
exemption with pictures and/or written report from a certified arborist stating the hazards of said tree. If
the City Arborist and Director of Community Development determines that the emergency removal was
not warranted, an after -the -fact permit and fee shall be required and compensation may be required in
accordance with specimen tree removal.
B. Pruning or removing of trees within the right of way by utility companies for maintenance or utility wires
or pipelines and the pruning of trees within sight easements
C. Lands from which the removal of trees is shown to be necessary for bonafide agricultural purposes for
the duration of use, provided that if the property use is that other than agricultural, the property shall
adhere to current tree ordinance guidelines set forth herein.
D. Commercial nurseries or tree farms: Trees which are planted and growing on the premises of a
licensed retailer or wholesaler for sale to the general public are exempt from this chapter. Other trees
on such premises shall remain subject to this and other subsequent chapters.
E. Trees directed to be removed by municipal, county, state or federal authority pursuant to law.
F. Trees that are determined by the City Arborist to be dead, diseased, or hazardous. A hazardous tree is
one that is likely to fail, or portions are likely to fail, under mild environmental or man-made stress.
VI. PROHIBITED ACTS
The following acts shall be prohibited:
A. No person shall fasten or attach to any tree any sign, poster, bill, notice or advertisement of any kind.
B. No person or utility shall cause or purposefully permit any brine, oil, gasoline, or other substances
deleterious to tree life to lie, leak, pour, flow or drip on or into the soil within the critical root zone of a
tree.
C. No trees shall be planted or allowed to grow on private or public lands within the limits of, or which will
interfere with any drainage, sewer, water, or utility easement.
D. Tree topping: It shall be unlawful, as a normal practice for any company or person for hire to top any
street tree, park tree, any tree on public or private property, and any tree required as a condition of
zoning or permitting. Trees severely damaged by storms or other obstructions, or where other pruning
practices are impractical may be exempt at the determination of the City Arborist.
VII. INSPECTIONS:
A. The Community Development Department as the issuing authority, may cause inspection for
compliance to be made periodically by its designated agent(s) during the course of the project and shall
make a final inspection following the completion of the work. Applicants shall cooperate with the
issuing authority in conducting such inspections.
B. The Community Development Department shall have the power to conduct such investigations as it
so" may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this ordinance, including but not
limited to the power to enter at reasonable times upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of
investigating and inspecting the sites of any land disturbing or tree removal activities.
*am C. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative or agent who requests entry for
the purpose of inspection and who presents appropriate identification, nor shall any person obstruct,
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hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his/her official
duties.
'ib" VIII. NOTICE OF VIOLATION
A If, through inspection, it is determined that a person, firm, or corporation has:
1 Engaged in land disturbing or other prohibited activities, which have resulted in the removal of
trees without a permit, or
2 Failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a validly issued permit, then a written notice
of violation shall be served upon the property owner or agent of record and/or person or
company performing such work.
B. Where a person, firm, or corporation has engaged in land disturbing or tree removal activities without
first having secured a permit, therefore in violation of this Ordinance, notices under the provisions of this
section may be served upon the person in charge or any person representing the person in charge on
the site.
C. All construction and land disturbing activities shall be discontinued until the necessary measures to
achieve compliance have been fulfilled.
D. The notice shall set forth the measures necessary to achieve compliance with the permit and shall state
the time within such measures must be completed.
E. If the person, firm, or corporation engaged in land disturbing acitivitie fails to comply within the
specified time, he or she shall be subject to a citation for violation of this ordinance.
IX. STOP WORK ORDERS
Upon notice from the Director of Community Development or his/her agent(s), work on any project that is being
• done contrary to the provisions of this ordinance shall be immediately stopped, until such time that the violation
has been remedied to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. Prior to any remediation, a plan shall be submitted to
memo and approved by the City Arborist. Such notice:
A. Shall be in writing.
B. Shall state specific violations.
C. Shall be given to the applicant, owner, the authorized agent of either, or the person in charge, or any
person representing the person in charge of the activity on the subject property.
D. Shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed.
E. Where an emergency exists, no written notice is required initially, but issuance shall be required
within 24 hours.
F. Shall allow only erosion control work to continue while stop work is in effect.
X. VIOLATIONS
Citations for any of the following violations, by authorized City of Milton Enforcement agents may constitute
issuance of an immediate stop work order:
A. Land disturbing and/or tree removal within state water or zoning buffer
B. Land disturbance and/or tree removal within designated tree save areas
C. Illegal removal or disturbance of specimen trees, heritage trees, or specimen stand of trees
D. Improper installation and/or maintenance of tree protection fencing
E. Other violations of any provisions of this ordinance established thereto, including the Appendices
�•. XI. ENFORCEMENT
A. It shall be the duty of the Department of Community Development and designated agent(s) to enforce
this Ordinance and Administrative Guidelines. The Department of Community Development and
'o' designated agent(s) shall have the authority to modify, revoke, suspend, or void any Land Disturbance
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Permit and shall have the authority to suspend all work on a site or any portion thereof if a violation
has occurred.
B. Community Development and it's designated agent(s) are the issuing authority and shall have the
swo power to withhold all permits, including, but not limited to, final certificates of occupancy, building
permits and permits on the subject site until it is determined by the issuing authority that the site
complies with this ordinance and the provisions of the formal plan approved by the City.
XII. FINES AND PENALTIES
A. Any person who violates any provisions of this ordinance may be liable of up to a maximum $1000.00
per violation per day. Each calendar day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense.
There are no maximum limitations to the acrrual of fines.
B. Fines assessed shall not exceed two times the amount of the payment required for recompense as
stated in this ordinance and administrative guidelines.
C. Fines received for violations to provisions of this ordinance shall be deposited into the Reforestation
Fund.
D. Each owner of property wherein a violation exists may be jointly responsible for said violation. Each
offense will be tried in Milton Municipal Court.
E. Recompense trees, density trees and/or other replacement trees may be required in addition to any
fines or penalties imposed.
XIII CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
No Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) shall be issued until:
..•� A. Applicant meets all Tree Conservation and Landscape requirements. Any civil penalties or other
monetary obligations assessed for violations of this ordinance, and all replacement trees required to
be planted due to violations of this ordinance by the applicant shall be installed or appropriate
payments have been made to the Reforestation Fund, and
B. All plantings per approved Tree Conservation and Landscape Plans as prescribed herein and in City of
Milton Zoning Conditions, variance conditions or conditions for approval have been installed. A
temporary certificate of occupancy, (T.C.O.) may be granted before all trees have been installed if a
Landscape Performance Bond has been issued and approved by the City Arborist and/or the bond
administrator.
C. Bonds will be held for a minimum of two years. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to request
an inspection for the release of the bond. At this time the arborist may release the bond or may require
outstanding issues to be addressed.
XIV. PROTECTION AND CARE FOR PUBLIC TREES
A. The City shall have the right to plant, maintain, prune and remove trees, shrubs and plants within the
rights of way of all city streets, roads, and highways, in parks, around city facilities, and on other city
grounds as may be necessary or desirable to ensure public safety, to preserve tree health, and to
maintain or increase tree canopy cover.
B. The city may prune, remove or cause to be pruned or removed, any city tree or part thereof which is in
�""" an unsafe condition or which may by reason of its location or condition, is or may be injurious to sewer,
water lines, electric power lines, gas lines or other public improvements, or is infested with any injurious
low fungus, insect, or other pests.
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C. All trees growing on city property shall be protected from damage to the crown, trunk, and roots. It shall
be unlawful for any person to engage in any activity on private property that directly or indirectly
adversely affects the health, safety, or condition of a tree on city property. Furthermore, active tree
protection measures, as described in this chapter, shall be undertaken by the person engaging in any
such activity to protect each affected tree's roots, trunk, or crown, and critical root zone from damage. If
a person damages, destroys, or fails to protect a city tree, the city may require the person responsible
for the damage to pay a fine of up to $1,000.00 per tree damaged and/or the cost of restoring the site to
its original condition or as near as possible to its original condition as determined by the City Arborist.
XV. Bonding
A. The City of Milton will evaluate all development projects requesting property clear cutting. If upon
completion of the site evaluation, the Department of Community Development deems it appropriate to
allow property clear cutting activities, a bond will be required. The bond will be required by The City of
Milton as a mechanism to cover any potential cost associated with revegetation of the clear-cut
property in the event of property abandonment. The City may require bonding for timber harvesting as
provided by OCGA 12-6-24.
B. The required bond amount will be the total cost plus 25% for replanting trees to satisfy the density
and/or recompense standards for the project site. A tree replacement cost obtained from a plant
nursery will be provided to the City of Milton with the clear-cut request and the bond amount will be
based on the tree replacement cost. The City of Milton reserves the right to request additional
replacement cost if deemed appropriate. The City of Milton will hold the bond until the project activity,
including tree replacement to satisfy the site density and/or recompense requirements is completed. If
upon issuing the land disturbance permit, the property is clear cut and there are no construction or
development activities conducted within six (6) months, the City of Milton will attempt to contact the
property owner (via certified mail) for a project update. Should the property owner not respond within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the status request, the bond will be used to revegetate the project site.
XVI. Appeals
A. Any person aggrieved or affected by any decision of the City Arborist relating to the application of these
regulations may file an appeal within thirty (30) days of the decision with the Director of the Department
of Community Development for relief or reconsideration.
B. Any person aggrieved or affected by any decision of the Director of the Department Community
Development relating to the application of these regulations may file an appeal within thirty (30) days of
the decision with the Board of Zoning Appeals through the Director of Community Development.
C. Appeals shall only be granted for errors of interpretation or where the unique natural features of the site
are such that application of these regulations would create an undue hardship to the property owner,
and in other instances where an undue hardship is created for the owner of the property.
XVII. Validity
Should any section or provision of this Ordinance, or Administrative Guidelines promulgated hereunder, be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance in whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared invalid.
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SECTION II. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
This set of guidelines shall apply to all parcels of land and uses within the City of Milton unless
specifically exempted.
SECTION 1 TREE REMOVAL
A. UNRELATED TO DEVELOPMENT
1. Notification Required
Property owners will be required to notify the City Arborist of any tree removal activity. A notification
of tree removal activity must be submitted to the City Arborist indicating the number of trees to be
removed, species, size, location and reason for removal. No permit fee will be collected.
2. Permit Required
A Tree Removal Permit pursuant to this Section shall be issued only upon compliance with the
following:
a. Required Documentation
In conjunction with an application pursuant to this section, the applicant shall submit to the
City Arborist documentation (i.e. photographs, drawings, or similar documentation deemed
acceptable by the City Arborist) showing the location of all existing trees on the property.
Such documentation shall show the location, species, and approximate caliper size of all
existing trees noting with specificity any Specimen Trees and Protected Trees which are
"^' proposed to be removed.
ir. b. Trees greater than 15" diameter require that a Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained and any
payment of necessary fees. It will be the responsibility of the person or company for hire to
apply for the Tree Removal Permit.
c. A tree for tree replacement shall be required for each tree removed greater than 15 inches
DBH, not to include Specimen Trees Trees selected shall be from the Milton approved tree
species list.
d. For the removal or destruction of trees on sites that currently meet the minimum TDU
requirements, and removal will cause the site to fall below the minimum TDUs, the applicant
shall provide mitigation to meet site density requirements by:
1. Replacing tree density through planting on the same property, or
2. Payment into the Milton Reforestation Fund for the lost density units as
determined by the City Arborist.
e. Notwithstanding any of the other requirements of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful to remove
a specimen tree without a Tree Removal Permit issued by the City Arborist. Administrative
standards have been established by the Director of Community Development for the
identification, conservation and protection of specimen trees.
B. Related to Development (Building Permit or LDP)
All building permits and land disturbance permits shall obtain a Tree Removal Permit prior to the removal of
any trees.
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1. An application for a Tree Removal Permit shall include a Site/Tree Conservation Plan or other
documentation as required for review by the City Arborist for conformance to the provisions of these
regulations and either approved, returned for revisions, or denied within 30 days of receipt. If
denied or returned for revisions, the reasons for denial shall be annotated on the landscape plan or
in writing.
2. Issuance of a valid Land Disturbance Permit shall indicate conformance to the provisions of these
regulations.
3. Tree Removal is approved with an approved Land Disturbance Permit which must be visibly
displayed on the site prior to and during any tree removal activities.
4. For issuance of any residential building permit, applicant must sign and agree to abide by the
Residential Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Tree Conservation Agreement. This shall also
apply to parcels upon which a land disturbance permit has been previously issued with a tree
protection plan approved by the City Arborist. The Director of Community Development, City
Arborist or designated agent(s) are authorized to execute such agreements on behalf of the City of
Milton.
C. Improvements to Parcels With Existing Structures Such as but not limited to pools, garages, decks
etc.
If the site meets density requirements and no trees are removed, no replacement trees will be
required.
2. If the site meets or exceeds density requirements and tree removal will cause site to fall below
density requirements, additional plantings will be required to satisfy density requirements.
.--• 3.. If the site does not presently meet density requirements and no trees are removed, replacements
will be required at the rate of one tree for every 200 sq.ft. of disturbed area up to, but not exceeding
the density requirement for the site.
4. If the site does not presently meet density requirements and a tree or trees are removed,
replacement will be required at the rate of one (1) tree for every tree removed plus (1) for every
200 sq.ft. of disturbed area up to but not exceeding the density requirement for the site.
D. Timber Harvesting Requirements
Agriculture (AG -1) Land Uses only
Clear cutting or thinning for purposes of timber harvesting will require a Notice of Timber Harvesting
Activity to be submitted to the City Arborist when more than 2 acres of land is clear cut or thinned. A permit
will not be required, but the site tree density still has to be met. Clear cutting/timber harvesting is allowed on
AG -1 zoned land only. Thinning is allowed in all zoning/land use categories. Clearing, thinning or
disturbance is not allowed within state water or wetland buffers. Clear cutting is cutting trees down flush
with the ground; stump removal is prohibited. Any portion of land clear cut or thinned under this provision is
still required to meet the site density of 15 units per acre, which may require some planting of trees. Only
properties zoned and used for bonafide agricultural activities will be granted approval for timber harvesting
activities and shall comply with the following standards:
1. A Notice of Timber Harvest Activity form must be filled out in its entirety and submitted to the City
Arborist.
s,,," 2. A note stating that no stump removal or grading is allowed.
3. Any portion of land clear cut or thinned under this provision is still required to meet the site density
of 15 units per acre, not including the 50 foot buffer, upon completion of the authorized timber
%am harvesting activities.
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4. Erosion control measures as prescribed by the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance.
5. Stream crossings as prescribed by the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance.
6. A 50 foot undisturbed buffer shall be provided and maintained along the entire perimeter of the
property, including road frontages, during and after the timber harvesting activity, except for
authorized crossings.
7. No timber harvesting activities shall occur within the 50 foot State Waters buffer. All buffers are
measured from the top of the bank on both sides of a stream or creek.
8. Violations of the State Waters buffer, tree protection areas, clearing without proper documentation
may result in NO other permits for said site to be issued for up to five (5) years.
NOTE: -Specimen trees will NOT be excluded and are to be protected with tree fence out to a distance of 3' beyond
the edge of their root protection zone
NOTE: Clear cutting will only be allowed in conjunction with a Land Disturbance Permit. It is the intent of this section
that clear cutting is to be highly discouraged and allowed only by specific approval of a Land Disturbance Permit.
SECTION 2 DENSITY STANDARDS
The minimum tree density requirements for the site shall be maintained with existing trees or planting of additional
replacement trees so as to produce a total site density factor for the required number of units for that particular
zoning district. The required units for each district are shown in the table below:
"AG -1" Agricultural 15 units per acre
Single Family Residential 20 units per acre
Commercial and All Other 30 units per acre
Non -Single Family Residential
If it has been determined by the City Arborist or designated agent(s) during the initial site visit that the property in
question is completely barren of trees and has been for a considerable length of time (ie, pasture land), then the units
for replacement trees will be doubled. (NOTE: the terms unit and tree are NOT interchangeable). Procedures for
determining the site density requirements and the subsequent tree replacement requirements are provided in the
next section. At least 70% of replacement trees must be hardwoods of at least 4 different species.
SECTION 3 DENSITY CALCULATIONS
Procedure for Calculating the Required Tree Replacement Density Factor. (Using the Single Family District as an
example).
Step 1
Calculate the density factor for the site (DFS) by multiplying the number of site acres by 20.
EXAMPLE: A 2.2 acre site has a DFS of 2.2 x 20 = 44.
Step 2
Calculate the existing density factor (EDF) of trees which will remain on site to be protected during construction. EDF
is determined by converting the D.B.H. of individual existing trees to density factor units, using Table 1 These units
are then totaled to determine the EDF for the site.
"OW EXAMPLE: A total of 8 trees will remain on the 2.2 acre site. When converted to density factor units we
calculate the following:
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TABLE 1
2 12" Pine
12"
3.2
X
2
= 6.4
on site.
2 14" Pine
14"
3.6
X
2
= 7.2
56.9
2 18" Oak
18"
4.0
X
2
= 8.0
8-10
1 20" Hicko
20"
4.0
X
1
= 4.0
1 30" Oak
30"
14.7
X
1
= 14.7
40
26.1
63
64.9
11-12
3.2
EDF 40.3
The sum total of units, 40.3, is the existing
density factor EDF.
27.6
64
67.0
Step 3
Calculate the required replacement density
factor (RDF) by
subtracting the
EDF (Step 2) from the DFS (Step 1)
Example:
69.1
71.2
16.20
DFS -I EDF
= RDF
30.3
66
67
73! 4 EE
21
4.8
44
31.8
45
33.0
68
75.6
44 - 40.3
1 =F170
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EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN
Conversion from D.B.H. to densi
remamin
factor units for treesr22.5
on site.
1.4
1.0
36
59
56.9
5-7
1.8
37
60
58.9
8-10
2.4
38
23.7
61
60:8
39
24.9
62
62.8
40
26.1
63
64.9
11-12
3.2
41
27.6
64
67.0
13`-15
3.6
42
28.8
65
69.1
71.2
16.20
4.0
43
30.3
66
67
73! 4 EE
21
4.8
44
31.8
45
33.0
68
75.6
22
5.2
46
34.5
69
111771.9
8.7
23
47
36.0
70
80.1
24
9.3
25
10.2
48
37.8
71
82.4
26
11.1
49
39.3
72
84.8
97
12.0''
50
40.8
73
87.1
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12.9
51
42.7
74
89.6
29
13.8
52
44.2
75
92.0
30
14.7
53
45.9
76
94.5
31
15.6
54
47.7
77
97.0
32
16.8
55
49.4
78
99.5
33
17.7
56
51.3
79
102.1
34
18.9
57
53.1
80
104.7
35
20.1
58
55.0
TABLE 2 REPLACEMENT TREES
Conversion from caliper to density factor units for replacement trees.
1
0.40
8
1.30
2
0.50
9
1.50
3
70.60
10
1.70
4
0.70
11
1.90
5
0.90'
12
2.10
6
1.00
13
2.30
7
1.20
14
2.50
NOTE: Tree relocation: Replacement units may be granted to trees relocated on site. Tree relocation is subject to
the City Arborist approval.
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SECTION 4 STANDARDS FOR REPLACEMENT/RECOMPENSE TREES
In order to qualify for tree replacement density credits, all over story replacement trees shall be at least two (2)
caliper inches. All understory trees shall be at least six (6) feet tall planted and a trunk measurement of at least 1 '/2
caliper inches. It is the intent of this section that replacement/recompense trees be located on the project site for
which the application has been received. Trees which cannot be planted on the project site shall follow the
alternatives outlined in Section 7.
A. TREE STOCK STANDARDS: Trees selected for planting must be free from injury, pests, disease or
nutritional disorders. Trees selected for planting must be of good vigor. The determination of vigor is a
subjective evaluation and depending upon species variability. The following criteria are generally used for
the determination of vigor:
1. Foliage should have a green or dark green color. Vigorous trees will have large leaves and dense
foliage when compared to trees with poor vigor.
2. Shoot growth for most vigorous trees will be at least 1 foot per year. At least '/z of the branches should
arise from points on the lower 2/3 of a trunk.
3. Bark texture can denote vigor. Smooth or shiny bark on the trunk and branches of young trees usually
signifies good vigor; conversely, rough and dull bark could indicate poor vigor.
4. Trunk taper: Trees with reverse tapers or no taper should be avoided.
5. Root color: young roots of most trees will be light in color.
6. Trees selected for planting must be free of root defects. Two types of root defects generally occur:
a. Kinked roots, in which taproots, major branch roots, or both are, bent more than 90 degrees with
less than 20% of the root system originating above the kink. A tree with such roots will probably
bend at the soil line when released from a supporting stake.
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b. Circling or girdling roots which circle 80% or more of the root system by degrees or more. A tree
with such roots would ultimately have less than 20 percent of its root system available for support.
B. RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING PROTECTED TREE: The City Arborist may determine the time of
replacement, and the location of the replacement trees and approve the agents responsible for replacing a
wrongfully removed protected tree. The requirement to replace trees shall be binding upon the person
subject to such an order or the record title owner. In the event of a sale, assignment, or transfer of property,
the person subject to such order may either obtain the consent of the person to whom the property was
sold, assigned or transferred to permit the replacement on such property, or may make payment into the
Reforestation Fund as provided in this Ordinance.
C. TIME OF REPLACEMENT: Any replacement trees required to be planted must be planted no later than
ninety (90) days after the order of the City Arborist, or within thirty (30) days of the date of any appeal from
such order becomes final, provided, however, that the City Arborist may require a deferral of the planting of
replacement trees up to an additional one hundred eighty (180) days based outside planting season, and
further provided that the City Arborist may, upon request of the person subject to the requirement approve
delaying the planting of replacement trees up to an additional one hundred eighty (180) days if the person
subject to the ordinance provides the city with a surety bond in an amount equal to the cost of purchasing
and planting such trees or pay this amount into the Reforestation Fund within the earlier of the following (1)
within 180 days of the last date approved for such delayed planting, (2) the date of issuance of the first
certificate of occupancy on any portion of the subject property, or (3) other date as agreed by the City
Arborist in an approved Tree Preservation Plan. The surety bond must be issued by company licensed to
do business in the State of Georgia and shall be authorized by and approved by the City Attorney.
D. LONGEVITY AND DURATION: If a replacement tree dies within two years from the date it was planted,
the person subject to the requirement to plant the replacement tree must replace the dead tree with another
6W.- replacement tree within ninety (90) days of the order of the City Arborist ordering such replanting. The
requirement to replace such replacement trees shall be binding upon the person subject to such order or the
record title owner. In the event of a sale, assignment, or transfer of property, the person subject to such
order may either obtain the consent of the person to whom the property was sold, assigned, or transferred,
to permit the replacement on such property, or make payment to the Reforestation Fund as provided in the
Ordinance.
SECTION 5 SPECIMEN TREE STANDARDS
Some trees on a site warrant special consideration and encouragement for preservation. These trees are referred to
as "Specimen Trees". Trees unique due to age, size, species or historic relevance are to be identified during the
survey process and special consideration shall be made to work around them. Cost effective building, site,
hardscape and landscape designs will be strongly encouraged to conserve such specimen trees. These trees are to
be identified and highlighted on the Tree Protection Plan. Design of buildings, hardscapes and utilities are to be
developed with consideration to preserving and featuring specimen trees.
Tree density unit credits are given for existing trees that are saved during the site development process, with greater
credits given to specimen trees saved. In order to encourage the preservation of specimen trees and the
incorporation of these trees into the design of projects, additional density credit will be given for specimen trees which
are successfully saved by a design feature specifically designated for such purpose. Credit for any specimen tree
thus saved for such purpose would be two (2) times the assigned unit value.
op" Specimen tree is any tree which equals or exceeds the following diameter sizes:
%NO Large hardwoods 127" d.b.h.
m, etc.
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Large hardwood 24" d.b.h. Beech
Large softwood 27" d.b.h. Pine
Small native flowering 8" d.b.h. Dogwood, Redbud, Sourwood
and a tree in fair or better condition must meet the following minimum standards:
• A life expectancy of greater than 10 years
• A relatively sound and solid trunk with no extensive decay or hollow, and less than 20% radial trunk dieback
• No more than one major and several minor dead limbs (hardwoods only).
• No major insect or pathological problem.
• A lesser sized tree can be considered a specimen if it is a rare or unusual species, of exceptional quality, or
of historical significance.
• A lesser sized tree can be considered a specimen if it is specifically used by a builder, developer, or design
professional as a focal point in a project or landscape.
Specimen tree stands: A contiguous grouping of trees which has been determined to be of value by the City
Arborist. Determination is based upon any one or more of the following criteria:
• A relatively mature, even -aged stand.
• A stand with purity of species composition or of a rare or unusual nature.
• A stand of historical significance.
• A stand with exceptional aesthetic quality.
• A stand on a site which is otherwise devoid of trees
fw w SECTION 6 SPECIMEN REMOVAL AND RECOMPENSE CALCULATIONS
Any and all healthy specimen trees that the City Arborist allows a developer/builder/homeowner to remove must be
compensated for. Specimen hardwood trees shall be compensated for with a mix of 2" and 4" caliper trees. (6"
caliper trees may be required at City Arborist discretion). Specimen evergreen trees shall be compensated for with
4" caliper (and/or 6" caliper at City Arborist discretion) evergreen trees. Specimen native flowering shall be
compensated for with either 2" or 4" caliper hardwood trees. Four (4) different species (minimum) of recompense
trees shall be use if the number of recompense trees required is forty (40) or greater. For purposes of recompense
trees ONLY, the unit value of a 2" caliper recompense tree will be .35 units, not its usual .5 unit value. Any and all
specimen trees slated for removal must have their recompense trees bonded off prior to issuance of the Land
Disturbance or Tree Removal Permit.
If a specimen tree or trees are removed or their root protection zones disturbed without permission, the unit value of
the specimen tree will be doubled and that becomes the unit value that must be recompensed. For example: a 30"
DBH tree is normally worth 14.7 units. If it is removed or its root protection zone disturbed without permission, its unit
value will double to 29.4 units. Thus 29.4 units must be replaced at the project site. Recompense trees cannot be
used to satisfy any other landscape requirement such as parking lot shade trees, landscape strips, undisturbed
buffers or detention pond buffers/landscape strip. Two inch caliper shade trees shall only be counted as .35 units per
tree. (SIZE ALONE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A TREE WAS OF SPECIMEN QUALITY IF THE TREE WAS
REMOVED WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL AND THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ITS CONDITION. IF A TREE
HAS BEEN REMOVED ILLEGALLY AND DIAMETER CANNOT BE DETERMINED, THE DBH WILL BE
DETERMINED BY THE DIAMETER AT THE EXISTNG STUMP).
SECTION 7 ALTERNATIVES TO REPLACEMENT/RECOMPENSE PLANTINGS
MOWN A. TREE BANKING: Arrangements must be made through the City Arborist if the Tree Bank alternative is to
be utilized for the development. Tree Banking will be considered after design alternatives which could save
more existing trees have been evaluated and reasonably rejected. All tree bank trees are to be guaranteed
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Wow for 2 full years after planting by the developer. Any trees that die within this time period must be replaced by
the developer.
"`" B. STANDARDS FOR REPLACEMENT STOCK: (See Section 5)
C. LOCATION: Trees that cannot be planted on the project site as required may, with approval from the City
Arborist, choose from the following altenatives.
1 Replacement on public property
2 Replacement on other private property within the City of Milton, with the approval from owners of both
the property from which the tree was removed and the property on which the replacement is to occur,
shall agree, in writing, to maintain the replacement tree(s) to the standards established in this
Ordinance.
3 Payment to the Reforestation Fund as provided below.
D. REFORESTATION FUND_ The Reforestation Fund is another alternative to help an applicant meet the
tree density or tree recompense requirements. All payments into the Reforestation Fund shall be used for
the purchase, installation and maintenance of trees on private property when approved by the City Arborist
and the Director of Community Development, on public property, and for the acquiring of wooded property
which shall remain in a naturalistic state for the benefit of the community. Funds must be tracked so they
can be identified for their intended use. In addition, these funds shall be reserved so that at the end of each
fiscal year, any unspent funds will be considered Reserved Funds for this specific purpose and will be
available in the subsequent years for their intended purpose.
�••. 1. Tree replacement cost estimates obtained from three (3) landscape contractors must be provided to the
Milton City Arborist for approval and the tree replacement cost will be based on an average of the three
estimates.
2. The required replacement fee will be 125 percent (%) of the total cost to plant and
establishment/maintenance costs for the balance of trees that were unable to be planted to satisfy the
site density requirement or recompense tree requirements.
Species selected for quote estimate must be grade "A" quality, healthy trees.
SECTION 8 METHODS
A. PLANNING CONSIDERATION
Root space is the most critical factor in tree protection throughout the development process. The root
system of trees easily goes beyond the drip line of the tree canopy. Disturbance within the root zone can
directly affect a tree's chance of survival. To protect the root zone, the following standards shall apply:
1. The use of tree save islands is encouraged rather than the protection of individual trees (non -specimen)
scattered throughout the site. This will facilitate overall site organization as related to tree protection.
2. The root protection zone of specimen trees, heritage trees, undisturbed buffers, stands of trees or
otherwise designated tree save areas shall include no less than the area of a circle with a radius that
extends one foot out for every inch of trunk diameter, or the area of a circle with a radius extending from
a tree's trunk to a point no less than the end of a tree's longest branch, plus 3 feet, WHICHEVER IS
am" GREATER. In some instances, the City Arborist or authorized agent(s) may require an additional area
of non -disturbance up to 10 feet outside the root protection zone.
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„w,,,, 3. Tree preservation and grading requirements are two design constraints, which are most often in
conflict. A grade change of a few inches can be detrimental to a tree, yet most sites require extensive
R. cut and fill in order to manage drainage. The use of berms or retaining walls, instead of cutting, to
provide detention can be used to preserve significant trees. Detention ponds can be designed around
significant trees by adding depth to minimize width where possible. Retaining walls can also be used to
mitigate cut and fills.
4. Underground water and wastewater lines, storm sewers, irrigation lines, both underground and
overhead electric and telephone lines can have a considerable impact on trees. The layout of the
project site utility plans shall accommodate the required tree protection zones. Utilities shall be placed
along corridors between tree protection zones. Developers shall coordinate the location of utility lines,
including irrigation and electric lighting, with the utility companies in order to prevent root damage within
the critical root zones of protected trees and to minimize damage to trees located in protected zones.
5. Sidewalks and alternative walkways can often appear innocuous on plans, but can be very detrimental
to trees due to grading requirements. Consideration should be given to move sidewalks and alternative
walkways as far from tree trunks as possible and provide a finished grade above the existing grade for
sidewalks required in close proximity to a tree trunk. Drainage can be routed under sidewalks and
alternative walkways where an elevated grade is required.
B. PROTECTIVE MEASURES
The root system within the drip line is generally considered to be the critical root zone. Most trees can
pw� tolerate only a small percentage of critical root zone loss. To protect these critical root zones, a tree
protection area shall be established around each tree or group of trees to be retained. The following section
describes ways to help control unnecessary encroachment on existing trees. These methods and
"”' guidelines will be followed for tree protection throughout all phases of construction. These guidelines are
designed to reduce damage to critical root zones and wounds to expose roots, trunks, and limbs by
chemical, mechanical, or other means. Tree protection areas shall be delineated on the Tree Preservation
Plan and methods shall be clearly noted and detailed.
1. ACTIVE PROTECTIVE BARRIERS - Barriers shall be installed along the outer edge of and completely
around the critical root zone of all specimen trees or stands of trees, or otherwise designated tree
protection areas, prior to any land disturbance. Deviations from this must be approved on an individual
basis by the City Arborist. Barriers shall be minimum four (4) feet high, orange polyethylene laminar
safety fencing. All tree protection zones shall be designated as such with "Tree Save Area" signage
posted visibly throughout the site. All tree fencing shall be maintained throughout all land disturbance
and building construction, and should not be removed until all construction and landscaping is complete
and approved by the City Arborist. Upon completion of the project the tree fencing must be removed.
2. SIGNAGE — All tree protection fencing must be accompanied by "STAY OUT —TREE SAVE" signage.
Tree protection signs may be purchased at the City of Milton Community Development Department.
3. BORING — Non open trenching will be allowed within the protected zone as defined by the protective
barricades. All underground utilities to be installed within this protection zone shall be installed by
boring underneath the root zone. Any exceptions must be approved by the City Arborist. Utilities may
be tunneled in the root zone at a thirty-six (36) inch minimum depth providing that plans are approved
showing the location and method.
4. FILLING (CLEARING WITHIN ROOT ZONE —Fill dirt no deeper than two (2) inches may be allowed
" within the drip line of the tree. No grubbing is permitted in the root zone. In the protected root zone,
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any stumps, dead trees and shrub growth to be removed shall be cut flush or ground out. Stump
grinding will be accomplished with equipment and methods acceptable in normal arboricultural
laws operations. All holes will be backfilled completely the same day of the operation.
5. SOIL COMAPACTION- Where compaction might occur due to traffic or materials storage, the tree
protection zone must be mulched with a minimum four (4) inch layer of shredded hardwood mulch.
6. CLEARING ACTIVITIES — Roots often fuse and tangle amongst trees. The removal of trees adjacent
to a tree save area can cause inadvertent damage to protected trees. Wherever possible, it is
advisable to cut minimum two (2) foot trenches (e.g. with a ditch witch) along the limits of land
disturbance, so as to cut, rather than tear the roots. Trenching may be required for the protection of
specimen trees. The cutting down and then grinding the stump of the adjacent removed trees, as
opposed to bulldozing them and ripping their roots, can also aid the protected trees.
7. TREE REMOVAL — To minimize potential root loss from soil disturbance in an overlapping root
situation, all roots attached to a tree inside a tree save area that extends outside the tree save area
shall be cut by hand if the soil is to be disturbed. The removal of any tree adjacent to a tree within a
tree save area shall not be removed by heavy equipment. Cutting the roots by hand or with a ditch
witch is acceptable.
SECTION 9 LANDSCAPE STRIP AND BUFFER STANDARDS
A. Landscape Strips
1. The width of landscape strips must, as a minimum, conform with the requirements of the conditions of
lv" zoning or the requirements of the Zoning Resolution,. The width is measured from the newly dedicated
right-of-way, or from the property lines of contiguous parcels, as applicable.
2. No permanent structures are permitted within landscape strips. This includes, retaining walls, curbing,
dumpsters, detention facilities, etc. Monument signs, fences,drainage structures, and sidewalks may
be allowed with pre -approval.
3. Curb stops must be used to prevent vehicle overhang into required landscape strips and parking lot
landscape islands. One curb stop per parking stall is required.
4. Signs within required landscape strips are subject to the approval of the Department of Community
Development or designated agent(s). These signs may only be located in areas of turf or groundcover
and must not conflict with the growth potential of trees and shrubs. Signs are not permitted within
required undisturbed buffers.
5. The deposition of storm water runoff into drainage swales through landscape strips is generally not
permitted. Exceptions will be considered only if this standard will create an undue hardship to the
property owner. Unless approved by the City Arborist the width of a drainage easement through a
landscape strip shall not exceed the width of the strip.
6. Parking lot landscape islands must, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of the Zoning
Resolution. These islands must be planted with at least one 2 inch caliper (minimum) shade tree.
Stormwater runoff into parking lot landscape islands may be permitted upon approval by the City
Now Arborist.
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*..•r 7. When fencing is required as a condition of rezoning, the finished surface of the fence must face
externally to the project. The exact location for fence placement within the landscape strip will be
determined on a case by case basis by the City Arborist or designated agent(s).
8. All species within required landscape strips must be ecologically compatible with the intended growing
site. If ornamental trees are used to satisfy landscape strip requirements, they will not count for
satisfying tree density requirements. All plant materials are subject to Department of Community
Development or designated agent(s) approval.
9. Trees within required landscape strips shall be provided as follows:
a. Landscape strips 25 feet wide or less; a minimum of one tree for every 30 linear feet of
landscape strip.
b. Landscape strips 25 feet wide or more; a minimum of one tree for every 20 linear feet of
landscape strip.
C. Clumping is permitted.
All required landscape strips must be designed with at least 60% coverage in trees and shrubs, with
no more than 40% coverage in grass or ground cover. Landscape strip coverage will be calculated
as follows:
a. Calculate the total spatial area of the landscape strip.
b. Count the number of trees within the landscape strip and multiply by 100 square feet for
trees less than 6" caliper and 200 square feet for trees 6" or greater (This will allow
some credit for the spatial coverage of the tree canopy)
c. Calculate the coverage provided by the shrubs planted on center:
ON CENTER Equals COVERAGE PER SHRUB
*3 feet = 9 square feet
*4 feet = 16 square feet
*5 feet = 25 square feet
*At maturity, shrubs must attain this width. Shrub species and spacing is subject to
arborist's approval.
d. Grass or ground cover may not exceed 40 %coverage within the strip.
PLANTINGS IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
Approval from Community Development, Public Works and the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.), where
applicable, is required, as planting is generally not permitted in the right-of-way. Where approval is received, the
following conditions must be met:
1. Indemnification and maintenance agreements must be recorded with the Fulton Superior Court Clerk
prior to permitting irrigation or planting in the right-of-way. The City shall be held harmless if damage to
irrigations systems or vegetation should occur within the right-of-way.
2. These agreements must be recorded in the name of a homeowner's association (along with
,p,,,„ documentation attesting to that association's existence), for subdivisions.
3. These agreements must be recorded in the property owner's name for all other types of projects.
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Opuft 4. Trees planted within right-of-way will not be counted toward the density requirement for a site unless
approved by the City Arborist and Public Works.
ONO 5. Prior to planting trees in right-of-way, a typical cross-section must be provided indicating the placement
of the trees in relation to the curb, and underground utilities. Placement and species are subject to the
approval of the City Arborist and Director of Public Works.
6. Drawings for irrigation system within right-of-way must indicate the location of lines, heads, sprays
radius, shut off valves, timers and a 24 hour emergency contact phone number.
7. The city shall have the right to plant, maintain, prune, and remove trees, shrubs, and plants within the
right of way of all city streets, roads, and highways, in parks, around city facilities, and on other city
grounds, as may be necessary or desirable to ensure public safety, to preserve tree health, and to
maintain and increase tree canopy.
8. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any activity on private property that directly or indirectly
adversely affects the health or condition of a tree on city property. If a person damages, destroys, or
fails to protect a city tree, the city may require replacement and/or payment of a fine up to $1,000.00.
C. BUFFERS
1. Required undisturbed buffers must remain undisturbed and actively protected for the duration of such
permitted use for the site. Buffers must be replanted where sparsely vegetated or where disturbed for
approved access and utility crossings. The buffers should be replanted to meet the following
standards:
C. Must provide a visual barrier. To accomplish this screening, the plant materials must be a
minimum 5 feet in height at time of planting, moderately slow growing evergreen and have
branching all the way to the ground. All buffer plant materials are subject to the City
Arborist or designated agent(s) approval.
d. The number of planting rows for tree replacement in buffers is determined by the buffer
width:
e. Drainage within or through buffers is subject to the approval of the Community
Development Department.
f. Encroachment into buffers for the construction of retaining walls, footings, or wall
supports, is not permitted unless otherwise specified in the conditions of rezoning.
*^ Encroachments into buffers shall require zoning modifications or variances as applicable.
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g, All buffers require a 10 foot improvement setback interior to the buffer. No grading is
' allowed in this improvement setback unless permission is obtained from the Director of
Community Development. (Contact the City Arborist for details).
D. STATE WATER BUFFERS
1. The City of Milton Stream Protection Ordinance was adopted by the Milton City Council, and requires
that streams in all watersheds within the City of Milton shall require a minimum 50 foot undisturbed
buffer on each side of the stream as measured from the top of bank. No disturbance within the 50 ft.
buffer is allowed without a city issued variance.
2. An additional 25 foot non -impervious buffer setback shall be maintained adjacent to the undisturbed
state water buffer in which all impervious surfaces shall be prohibited. No disturbance within the 25 ft.
buffer is allowed without a state issued variance.
3. Land Disturbance within twenty-five (25) ft. State Water Buffers is only permitted if a state and city
variance is granted. Encroachment into the fifty (50) ft. City water buffer will only be allowed via
variance granted pursuant to the Milton Stream Buffer Ordinance Chapter 20, Article V.3 Sec. 20-427.
The state variance is granted by GA EPD according to state regulations. For information about how to
apply for a variance, contact the Department of Community Development at 678-242-2500.
SECTION 10 MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY
A. The owner of the property and/or their agents, shall be responsible for the installation, preservation, and
maintenance of all planting and physical features (installed or vegetated natural areas) required by Zoning
•�- Resolution, conditions of zoning, variance, or permitting and the Milton Tree Conservation Ordinance. All
plant material shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition.
�•.• B. Any dead, unhealthy, or missing trees, or trees disfigured by severe or excessive pruning, shall be replaced
with vegetation that conforms to the standards of this ordinance and the approved site and/or subdivision
plan. In the case of removal of existing original trees from required vegetation protection areas, the
replacement requirements will be that which were shown on the approved plan. If no plan exists, area of
disturbance must conform to requirements of this Ordinance or the Zoning Resolution.
C. All required buffers, streetscapes, vehicular use areas, and other landscape areas shall be properly
maintained to encourage good health and vigor
D. All tree guy wires shall be removed upon establishment of the planted material, typically after one year of
the installation.
SECTION 11 Authority for Review
The City Arborist shall be responsible for reviewing all requests for tree permits submitted in accordance with the
requirements specified herein. The City Arborist shall have no obligation to review an application for a tree permit
until all required information has been submitted and the applicable fee, if any has been paid. If any required fee or
information has been omitted, the City Arborist shall notify the applicant of that fact. The City Arborist may
recommend measures for preservation of significant, or heritage trees or specimen tree stands at the time of
rezoning or variance application. Those recommendations will be forwarded to the approving authority as staff
.•" recommended conditions for possible inclusion in the zoning decision.
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sp� SECTION 12 STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
The City Arborist shall review each application for a tree removal permit application for completeness in accordance
""" with the procedures in the Tree Conservation Ordinance.
The City Arborist may approve, conditionally approve or deny any application for a tree removal permit in accordance
with the criteria in the Tree Conservation Ordinance.
When a complete application is filed, the City Arborist shall grant a tree permit with regard to a particular protected
tree if any of the following is true:
1. The tree must be altered in order to install or maintain a utility line or utility service line;
2. The tree is located in a heavily wooded area and selective thinning is necessary to increase the
likelihood of survival of the remaining trees;
3. The tree is diseased, damaged, or hazardous;
4. The tree, if left, is reasonably likely to impair the structural integrity of existing structures or
improvements;
5. The tree is required to be removed by federal, state or local law, including an applicable regulation
adopted by a federal, state, or local government agency.
When a complete application is filed, the City Arborist shall grant a tree permit if all required tree protection and
replacement procedures have been followed and the application conforms to the Tree Preservation Plan.
Notwithstanding any of the other requirements of these regulations, it shall be unlawful to remove a specimen tree
without the express written permission of the City Arborist or authorized agent(s). Administrative Standards have
been established for the identification, preservation and protection of specimen trees.
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APPENDICES
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CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX
A.
Protecting Trees During Construction
APPENDIX
B.
Warning — Tree Protection Zone Signage
APPENDIX
C
Tunneling Under Root Zones
APPENDIX
D
Grade Change Guidelines
APPENDIX
E.
Additional Illustrations
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AVOID SOIL COMPACTION
'w� The key to tree survival in the years following construction is protection of the roots during
construction. Root compaction caused by the weight of stored materials, vehicles and foot
%No traffic cuts off air and water passages in the soil that trees depend upon for good health.
Damage from compaction shows up slowly, sometimes years later. 'The safest and surest way
to avoid compaction is to build a protective fence around the tree to keep damaging vehicles
and materials away from the root zone.
PROTECTIVE FENCING
Orange vinyl construction fencing at least four feet (4') high and supported at a maximurn of
ten foot (10') intervals by rriethods sufficient enough to keep the fence upright and in place.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
The contractor or subcontractor shalt construct and maintain, for each protected tree or
group of trees on a construction site, a protective fencing which encirctes the outer limits of
the critical root zone of the trees to protect it from construction activity. All protective
fencing shatt be in place prior to commencement of any site work and remain in place until all
exterior work ildS been ri t-OTlpt^ted. fit protective f ^_ncinc, `•hall have a tree prOteCtiO^ SIUYI
affixed to the fence every fifty (50) feet. in such a manner to be clearly visible to workers on
the site.
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A root system bridge 4" — 6" of mulch will help
protect trees in the path of construction vehicles.
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MAINTENANCE
APPENDIX
F. Maintenance Guidelines
APPENDIX
G. Tree Pruning Crimes
APPENDIX
H. Pruning Cuts
APPENDIX
I. Don't Top Trees
APPENDIX
J. Correct Use of Mulch
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•, TR:=[ Ni Al N"'ER
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1. Tr: r. Frunint;
a. only experienced professionals should prune trees. Arborists certified by the International Society of
Arboriculture have teswd to insure a minimum level of arboricultural competency and maintain their
certification with continuing education. Arborist should follow ANSI A-300 Standards for Tree Care
Operations.
b. The objectives for tree pruning should be estabiished prior to commencement of pruning activity.
'frees should never be "topped'. Topping a tree permanently damages a tree's structure. Destroys its
value, damages its health, and decreased the tree's safety.
d. Climbing spikes should never be used to prune a tree.
e, Always prune branches back to parent branches at least 1113 the diameter of the branch being
pruned.
f. No more than A of the foliage of a mature tree should be removed in any one growing season.
g. Make proper pruning cuts, using the three cit method. Avoid stub cuts and wounds to the remaining
limbs and trunk.
h. Pruning cuts should be made just on the outside of the branch collar.
t. At the time of planting, prune only dead, damaged, broken, crossing, or rubbing branches.
i. Do not remove more than 1/3 of the foliage from a young tree during any one growing season_
2. Tree Mulch
a. "free mulching is vers beneficial to trees because it helps retain soil moisture, moderates soil
temperature, suppresses weed growth, reduces soil compaction, and reduces the potential for
mower and string trimmer damage to trees.
b. Use organic materials such as pine straw, leaves, aged wood chips (3 months), and compost_ Avoid
4WWW grass clippings, plastics, and roc]cS.
Use trees ownfail::^n leevesfor mulch.
d. Spread mulch in an even layer, 3-4 inches deep. Avoid mounding the mulch around the tree's trunk-
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Xeep mulch at least S inches from tree's trunk.
f. For newly established trees, mulch area at.least6 feet in diameter.
g. For older established trees, mulch out as far as practical, mulching to the drip line is most raesira'rlt�.
f erti liza tfrn
Trees that are in an urban grovring environment •.vith limited nutrient cyt:lin.gsi:cuid be fertilized on a
regular (every 3 to 5 year) schedule.
b. if trees are exhibiting symptoms of nutrient deficiency, soils 51tculd be tested prior to fertilization,
and. the fertilizer formulation should be adjusted to address the specific deficiency.
!ewjy planted, drought stressed or severely damaged Or injured : ees should not be fertilized.
d. `Fertilizer Should be applied when roots are actively gro:ving. The best limes are !ale winter, early
spring through early 5umn?er.
e, Mtrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) in a ratio of 3:1:1 is nest desirable.
f. Slo:v release n:tro en should be applied at a rate or 2-4 lbs feiemencal N) per 1000 sq- ft. of rooting
area.
D. Fertilizer should be vn;hin the'2.ntlre root zone of trees. Sub -surface apphcF){Irins to a depth
c 4 - 1.2 inches are ic,a:ai.
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TREE PRUNING CRIMES
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When removing a small branch, cut from the bottom upward.
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CORRECT USE OF MULCH
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PLAN SUBMITTAL
APPENDIX K. Tree Conservation Plan (Sample)
APPENDIX L. Details Sheet
APPENDIX M. Check List for Landscape Drawing and Tree Conservation Plan (commercial)
APPENDIX N. Check List for Tree Protection Plan (residential)
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APPENDIX ( ) Check List For Landscape Drawings & Tree Protection Plans
Landscape Drawings (generally used for commercial zoned projects) shall have a separate sheet
submitted with the landscape plan to include:
_ All required undisturbed buffers, landscape strips, parking islands, and state waters (streams,
lakes, rivers, etc...) with required dimensions.
_ Planting schedules with proposed plant material names (common and botanical), quantity, size,
and any special planting notes.
Planting and staking details.
_ Drawings for irrigation systems within right-of-ways must show the location of lines, heads,
spray radius, timers, and an emergency 24 hour contact number.
_ All required landscape strips must be planted at a density as to provide at least 60% spatial
coverage on trees and shrubs.
_ Parking islands must be planted with shade trees. (Minimum 2 inch caliper) Permanent
structures cannot be permitted in landscape strips, landscape islands, or buffers; including , but
not limited to headwalls, drop inlets, catch basins, rip rap, light fixtures, phone booths, etc.
_ Curb stops must be used to prevent vehicle overhang into required landscape strips and parking
islands. One curb stop per stall is required.
The following notes shall be indicated on all landscape plans in large letters:
1) ALL LANDSCAPING SHALL BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE CONNECTION OF PERMANENT POWER
OR RECORDING OF A FINAL PLAT.
2) CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT 678-242-2500 FOR A SITE
INSPECTION UPON COMPLETION OF LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION.
3) IF THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN OR PLANT MATERIAL ARE CHANGED IN ANY WAY FROM THE
FULTON COUNTY PERMITTED PLAN, YOU SHALL SUBMIT TWO SETS OF REVISED LANDSCAPE
PLANS TO THE CITY OF MILTON ARBORIST'S OFFICE FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO AND
LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION.
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So" Tree Protection Plans (generally used for residential zoned projects.
Provisions for tree protection on the site shall be, at a minimum, in conformance with
the requirements of the Milton Tree Conservation Ordinance and the Administrative
Guidelines.
A tree protection plan shall be submitted either as part of the landscape plan or as a
separate drawing to include the following:
All tree protection zones and areas of revegetation.
_ Ground run tree survey location of all specimen trees and State Waters,
including spring heads.
Indicate the specimen trees to be removed. Removal of specimen trees or
disturbance of root protection zone is subject to the approval of the Community
Development and/or designated agents.
_ Limits of clearing and land disturbance such as grading, trenching, etc, where
these disturbances may affect tree protection zones.
Proposed locations of underground utilities.
_ Methods of tree protection shall be indicated for all tree protection zones,
including tree fencing, erosion control, retaining walls, tunneling for utilities,
transplanting, staking, signage, etc.
_ This plan should indicate staging areas for parking, material storage, concrete
washout, and debris burn and burial holes where these areas might affect tree
protection.
_ The require site tree density factor must be satisfied. Compliance shall be
demonstrated on the Tree Protection Plan. Existing trees or stands of trees used
in the density calculation must be indicated on the drawing.
Flowering ornamental replacement trees may not be used in density
calculations.
Replacement trees used in density calculations must be ecologically compatible
with the intended growing site.
An irrigation plan may be required and it must include a watering schedule for
existing and replacement trees on the site.
The following notes shall be indicated on both tree protection and grading plans
in large letters.
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1) CONTACT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPP✓IENI" DEAPRTMENT TO ARRANGE A PRE -
CONSTRUCTION MEETING WITH THE ARBORIST AND/OR DESIGNATED AGENTS
PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN ANY LAND DISTURBANCE.
2) ALL LAND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO
GRADING. ALL REQUIRED TREE PROTECTION FENCING (ALONG WITH TREE SAVE
SIGNAGE) MUST BE INSTALLED PER THE APPROVED TREE PROTECTION PLAN
PRIOR TO THE PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING.
3) UNDISTURBED BUFFERS SHALL BE REPLANTED TO BUFFEWR STANDARDS WHERE
SPARSELY VEGETATED OR WHERE DISTURBED AT APPROVED UTILITY CROSSINGS.
REPLANTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CITY ARBORIST OR DESIGNATED AGENT(S)
APPROVAL.
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TREE LISTS
APPENDIX
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40 —100 ft. Tree List
APPENDIX
P.
10 — 40 ft Tree List
APPENDIX
Q.
Parking lot and street trees
APPENDIX
R.
Evergreens for Undisturbed Buffers
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Appendix" " Tree Species Lists.
40 to 100 feet in height at maturity
Botanical Name
i Common Name
Acer rubrum cultivars
fRedMaplAcer
saccharum cultivarsr
Maple
Betula nigra
River Birch
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Carya species
I Hickory Species
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Car inns betulus fastiagata European Hornbeam
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
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Frawnus pennsylvanica
� Green Ash
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo (male only)
Gleditsia tricanthus_
Honey Locust- ,
Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Red Cedar -
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Liquidamber st raciflua
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Sweetgum
Linodendron tulipifera
Yellow Poplar
acuminate
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Cucumber Magnolia
_Magnolia
I Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
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Metasequoia glyptosroboides— Dawn Redwoo
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{ Nyssa aquatic
Swamp Tupelo
lack Gum
1 Nyssa sylvatica
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, Oxy ndndrum aboreum
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Pinus taeda
Loblolly Pine
Platanus acerifolia
�-London Planetree
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Quercus accutissima
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Sawtooth Oak
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� VJhite Oak
Quercus alba
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Quercus bicolor_,...._..._
waWhite Oak
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Quercus coccinea
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Scarlet Oa
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Red Oa
Quercusfalcata
Southern
Quercus laurifolia
l Oak
Oak
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Quercus rata
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i Quercus nuttalli
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Quercushelios
Willow Oak
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j quercus palustris
Pin Oak
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Quercus orinus
Chestnut Oak
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Qucrcusshuardi
Oak
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i 1 axodium disticum
Bald Cypress
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LTiliacordata
Littleleaf Linden-
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I U!mus alata
Winged Elm
U!mus parv,fo!ia
Lace Bark Elm _
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Ulmus rubra
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Slippery Elm
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Zelkova serrata
Ja Zelkova
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Native I Drought I Ozone
Tree Tolerant Remover
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Understory Trees
10 to 40 feet in height at maturity
Botanical Name Common Name
Native Drought ozone
Tree Tolerant Remover
b____4Southern Sugar Maple
Acer arbatum — - �
Acer buergeranum Trident Maple i
Acer leur..ndPrme Chalk Maple —
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Acer Palmatum -_-_ _-_ Japanese Maple Seviceb_erry
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Amelanchier arboa
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Carpinus carolininiana I _American Hornbeam --
Cercis canadensis — - �� Eastern Redbud-
Cercis chinens!s Chinese Redbud
Atlantic White Cedar ' ----
Chamaecyp aristhy�ides I -
Cladrastis lutea Am__encan Yellowood --
Chionanthus virgmicus FnngeTree, Graney Greybeard
-.._—
I Alternate Leaf Dogwood
-------
Cornus altern folia _._ g ------
Cornus florida i Flowering Dogwood �.
Do
hi
Cnese Dogwood I Cornuskousa -'
- American Smoketree
I' Continue obovatus _.-._ •
r1-Cryptomeriajaponica Cryptomeria --- -
Halesia carolimSilverbell
a
Hamamelisvirginiana - With hazel- - -+
__---------
_-.
Foster/Savannah Holly
Ilex x attenuate _.._I Fos - — -
Ilex latifalia
Lusterleaf Holly
- - NTellie R. Stevens
Ilex x Nellie R. Stevens - --
Ilex opaca American Holly-----
Wmterberry
Ilexverticellata ` -
I
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
Jeniperus Virginia P rl Cedar -- -
_ Golden Ramtree --. ----
Koelreuteria aniculata _----------
-"- PCra . e Myrtle
I La erstoemia x fauriei __. �.:__.._Y ... _.._............
_. -
usage Orange -�
Madura pomifera _ ---- -"'--"—'
_.—.-._ —
Magnolia x soulan iana Saucer Magnolia _—
�-Star Magnolia -
Magnolia stellata
Ma nolia winiana Sweetbay Magnolia
Japanese Flowering Crabapple
Malus floribunda --
- Wax Myrtle ---
M nca cerifera __---....._.....___
konwo
Ostryavirginica od
i.
Oxydendron arhoretum Sourwood
- - } -
Pmuswrginiana I. Virginia Pine _..._.._....._...._...--- - ___-..._._...
-
1 Pistaa chin ensis i hinese Pistache - —
Prunus carollniana ,Carolina Cherry Laurel
Japanese . lov✓ering Cherry I
c
j Prunus serrulata _ _ ..._...._
- � Yoshino Cherry -- - --
Prunus x yedoensls----------- --
Sassafras Sa afras -
— t..--4
Western
Western Atbovitae—
ThuJa phcata --�—
Chastetree
Vitex aP,nu5-Castu - '!
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Administrative Guidelines — Agriculture District
Parking Lot. and Street Tree Species List
. . . ...... .. .
Native Drought Ozone
BotanicalName Common Name Tree Tolerant Remov(
api
Southern sur Mgae__
Acer b �DTIWM
Trident maple
Acer U., ��m
ull,va,-
_�__
Acersaccharumcultivars
Acer rubrumSugar Maple
-carya species Hickory Species
--
Carpinus betylus fastiagata European
Fraxinus pennlyvanica Green Ash
Ginkgo biloba ------ Ginkgo (male)
Eastern Red Cedar
_Iujn�je�us virginiana
Nyssa sylvatica Black Gurn
Pistacia chinensis Chineses Pistache
1 Platanus acerifolia London Planetree
Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak
I Quercus falcate Southern Red Oak _.___
------ -r
Quercus laurifolia L—.urTl Oak
Quercus lyrata, Overcup Oa
v
Quercus n�L, 11
_
Quercus phellos WilloW Oak
I Quercus Palustris Pin Oak
Quercus prinus Chestnut Oak
Quercus shumardi Shumard Oak . . ..... . .....
. . .. . ......
I 7Ul-mus pary
i
faiia
—Tiia cordata EWinged Elm
Ulmus alata iL—
Lace Bark Elm
�S—Elm
Ijery — — --------
j Ulmus rubra qpE-m
Japanese Zelkova
1 Zelkova serrata
Evergreen Plant Material for Undisturbed Buffers
__________Holly laFaneseL.igustrumm
Pe ray
Nellie R. Stevens Holl,
Easterned�Ctdar
therup(�Fhollies
In t
Cleyer
-C, —,a
Het -;Jumper
Juniper
d HemlockPhitzer
Southern Magnolia
Lusterleaf HOIIV
2eodar
Wax Mvrtle
. . ....
_
American Holly
. . .......... ......... 1 Virginia Pine
Japanese Viburnum
English Holly
Japanese Camellia
1 nnpStall H0y
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Administrative Guidelines
MISCELLANEOUS
APPENDIX S. Extra Unit Value for Recompense Trees
APPENDIX T. Multi Trunked Tree Calculator
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f' city of Milton
13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107C Milton, GA 30004
UNIT VALUE FOR RECOMPENSE TREES
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MULTI -TRUNKED TREK, CALCULATIONS TO DETERMINE SPECIMEN STATUS
DIAMETER RADIUS AREA IN SO. NOTES
INCHES
I .5
.79
2 1
3.14
3 1.5
7 -_.._.._
4 2
13
5 2_5_
20
_.- _ ..-----
7 - 3.5
38
9 4.5
64
10 5 `
79 `
79 square inches is the area for which a
native flowering tree is considered a
specimen
11 5.5
95
12 6
113 --
_l3_..--
—
133—
-
__...__._.._1.4__ 7 _-........-----_
154
---15 — 7.5-
l6-- .g
-- ---
- 201
----17 -_........_._ $.5
- -- 227
-1 8 9 ----
254 ---
19 9.5
283
20 l0
314
2110.5
346
22 11
380
23 11.5
415
2412
452
452 sq.',Wches.is the;area for which pines
andbeech`trees are,considered specimens.
25 12.5
491
_
26 13 --
531
I
27 X13.5
572
572 sq.,- is the area for which most
hardwood trees are considered specimens.
28 14
615
_
--- 29 145
—
_ 660
-:.--15
__.._._...-30
L .. 31 15.:5 - -
32 16
��33 16.5
34 17.
707
754
804
855 _..
— 907 _
01 --
1017 .._.---
1075
-
30_11 0
36 18
37 l8 5
-- -- - --
38 l)
39 19.5 2
40 0
4� 0215
-
4.321.5
1134
1194
L256 _
1385 ---
-- ...... - 145. 1_...._._�_
Procedure:
1. Measure trunks ato4.5 feet above grade to determine the diameter (DBI I) in inches of each trunk.
2. Use charts to determine area in square inches.
3. Add square inches 9f each trunk and come up with total.
4. Determine if total ;area is equal to or greater than the minimum specimen size for the type of tree
identified.
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