Troup County |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix A. TROUP COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE |
Article XIX. TREE PRESERVATION |
§ 19.13. Tree Replacement Standards.
Species selected for replacement must be quality species, and must be ecologically compatible with the intended site. See appendix D for list of recommended species. Deviations from the recommended tree planting list are acceptable for use in meeting density requirements only with prior approval from the arborist.
19.13-1 Minimum Planting Area. In order to provide sufficient growing area for planted trees, the following minimum criteria must be observed unless otherwise approved by the arborist:
Overstory (Canopy) Trees: 450 square feet.
Understory Trees: 200 square feet.
Planting Strips: (refer to Article VIII of the Troup County Zoning Ordinance).