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ARBORIST DIVISION
OFFICE OF BUILDINGS 55 Trinity Avenue 3rd Floor - Suite 3800 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 330-6874 Email: arborist.dpcd@atlantaga.gov	DAVID ZAPARANICK, M.L.A. Arboricultural Manager

HOURS OF OPERATION: Sign-in for service (8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

DIVISION CONTACTS: Click here

ARBORIST DIVISION OVERVIEW

The Arborist Division is charged with protecting the City’s tree canopy on private property throughout the City of Atlanta. Protecting and permitting the removal of trees can be done either under a building permit or through an application to remove a dead, dying, diseased, or hazardous tree.

The division conducts building plan reviews related to trees, verifies trees to be removed and posts properties prior to tree removal under building permits (this allows the public to appeal our decisions). The Arborist Division also inspects dead, dying, diseased and hazardous trees, investigates illegal tree destruction or removal, presents tree related cases to the Tree Conservation Commission, and inspects properties before Final Certificate of Occupancy (CO) certificates are issued.

How does the Arborist Division meet its objectives? Click here for details

What actions are taken by the Arborist Division? Click here for details

PERMITS

Searching for an existing Permit: Click here Need to apply for a permit to remove a dead, dying, or hazardous tree?

To submit application online click here
To download pdf version of the application click here
- Application can be mailed, faxed, or emailed (This information can be found on the application)

ATLANTA TREE STUDIES AND RESEARCH: Click here for details

FORMS, CHECKLISTS, & TREE PROTECTION AND PLANTING DETAILS

For a complete list of Arborist forms and checklists: Click here

APPEALS

How can I appeal a Decision Made by a City Official Regarding the Removal of Trees?
Valid appeals must provide evidence, based on the City of Atlanta's Tree Ordinance that a city administrative official misinterpreted or misapplied the ordinance or facts material to an issued decision. For information on how to file a tree appeal, see the Tree Conservation Commission's website at www.atlantatreecommission.com or call 404-330-6235.

TREES NOT LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

The Office of Parks in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is responsible for trees located in city parks, public space and right-of-ways (street trees).
The Parks Department can be reached at (404) 546-6813