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Protecting Trees in Critical Areas and Tree Replacement
For the purpose of creating tree removal and replacement criteria in Critical Area zoning districts; and generally related to tree policy in the City.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Ordinance 27-25
Introduced by: Alderman Savidge
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to: Planning Commission, Environmental Matters Committee, Rules and City Government Committee
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Protecting Trees and Tree Replacement in Critical Areas
FOR the purpose of creating tree removal and replacement criteria in Critical Area zoning districts; and generally related to tree policy in the City.
BY enacting with amendments the following portions of the Code of the City of Annapolis, 2025 Edition: 21.54.130 and 21.72.010.
SECTION I: BE IT ESTABLISHED AND ORDAINED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Code of the City of Annapolis shall be amended to read as follows:
Title 21 - PLANNING AND ZONING
Division IV - Overlay District Regulations
Chapter 21.54 - Critical Area Overlay
Section 21.54.130 - Trees in Critical Areas
A. Generally. This section applies to trees on private land in the City of Annapolis "Critical Area Overlay" zoning district as described in ? 21.54.020.
B. Tree Removal Permit Required. Property owners shall:
1. Obtain a permit before removing trees larger than five inches in diameter as measured four and one-half feet above the ground;
2. Document the need for tree removal through photos;
3. Submit such information that the Department may require as part of the removal permit, such as an arborist report or a more detailed assessment of the tree(s); and
4. Provide for a Department inspection, as determined by the Department, subject to due notice provided to the property owner by the Department prior to any inspection.
C. Tree Removal Criteria. A tree shall meet at least one of the following criteria before a removal permit is issued:
1. The tree is dead, dying or diseased, such th...
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