What are the stream buffer rules in the City of Johns Creek?
It is requested that a property owner check in with the City using the Tree Removal Permission Form to be sure that their property and the location of the tree(s) does not fall in one of these Protected Areas. Johns Creek, GA |. Apr 01, Residential lots that fall under the Ponte Vedra zoning ordinance shall require a tree removal permit, approved by SJC Environmental staff, to remove any protected trees.
Any tree greater than 10" (other than exempt tree species) is considered a protected tree and shall require an approved permit prior to removal. The City of Johns Creek does not issue tree removal permits however permission is required in some areas.
Tree removal is allowed unless the trees are located in a zoning buffer, stream buffer, Chattahoochee River Corridor, or other protected area. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.
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