Arbor Permit

ARBOR PERMIT CHECKLIST

Tree removal in association with a development process for a commercial or residential development is reviewed with the Site or Subdivision Plan application.

If you are removing trees for a new single family home, please use this application. 

Exemptions:
Developed single family lots 3 acres or less with a house, exemption does not include wetland areas. No wetland impacts are allowed without additional permitting. 
Bona-fide agricultural exempt property and trees being removed for an agricultural purposes. SCLDC Sec. 60.5 Exemption
Pest plant: exotic tree species. 

Common Invasive trees 

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*******ARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION*******

SCLDC Chapter 60

FS 193.461 and 163.3162 Agricultural Exception

Submittal Requirements/Review

1. Application for tree removal (Arbor Permit)
2. Written statement on reason for removal
3. ­­Tree preservation statement for tree protection during construction
4. Site Plan 

Site Plan showing:

• Location of existing/proposed improvements and or structures
• Proposed changes in elevations, site grading or major contours
• Location of existing or proposed utility easements
• Location of all trees on site that are greater than 6” in diameter measured 4.5' above the ground designating the trees to be retained, removed, relocated, or replaced.
• Delineated wetland line and upland buffer, if applicable. 

Typical granting of Arbor Permits:

• Tree is located in buildable area or right-of-way where structure will go and/or it unreasonably restricts the permitted use of the property.
• Tree is diseased or injured, in danger of falling on pedestrians or endangering structure.
• Tree interferes with utility services or creates an unsafe visions clearance.
• Tree is diseased or infested, remove to prevent transmission of disease or infestation.
• Tree needs to be removed for agricultural purposes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

WETLANDS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REVIEW AND MISCELLANEOUS WETLAND INFO

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION OR COMPLAINTS