§ 27.12. Tree replacement standards.

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General. 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 County Arborist.

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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 County Arborist:

Overstory Trees:	450-sq. ft.
Understory Trees:	200-sq. ft.
Planting strips:	(refer to Article 7.5-3 of the Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance titled, General Site Development Design Regulations for Commercial and Industrial Districts)

 

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Invasive Plants. Invasive plant species as shown on the Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council (EPPC) Invasive Plant List shall be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2008-Z-001, § 12, 1-15-08; Ord. No. 2018-O-009, § 2, 9-18-18)