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Local resource guide
Rated 5.0 on Google136 reviewsTree Removal Permits in Roswell, GA: Homeowner Guide
Review the applicable local tree-removal requirements and official permit resources before scheduling work. Appalachian Tree Service is a private tree-service company and is not a government agency.
This page is an informational starting point, not a permit application or legal determination.
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Authority to check
City of Roswell Community Development Department, Engineering Division / City Arborist.
A Tree Removal Permit is required for residential or commercial projects removing a tree greater than 3 inches DBH or a specimen tree. Even an exempt property must file an application to demonstrate that the exemption applies.
Boundary check: Confirm City limits and overlays. Properties in the River Corridor, within 2,000 feet of the Chattahoochee River, must contact Planning & Zoning before removing any tree.
Special circumstances to confirm
- A danger to human life or property must be determined by the City Arborist. Diseased, structurally unsound, injured or imminently dangerous non-specimen trees may be approved for removal at the Arborist's discretion.
- The reviewed sources do not state an after-hours emergency procedure; contact the City Arborist before relying on an exemption.
Official sources and next steps
Use the governing authority’s current resources for the latest form, threshold, fee, buffer, emergency and replacement information. These links were checked on September 10, 2026; municipal pages can change after that date.
Before scheduling tree work
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Confirm the address and governing boundary
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Describe the tree, condition and proposed work to the authority
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Save the current approval, exemption or written guidance for your records
Appalachian Tree Service can discuss the tree work and estimate scope. The property owner remains responsible for confirming the current local requirement and obtaining any approval that applies.
Documented Projects in Roswell
These completed projects are labeled Roswell, Georgia based on locations supplied by the business owner.
Location supplied by business owner: Roswell, GA
Maple Removal Near Fence — Roswell, GA
This maple was growing over the neighbor's fence and creating a concern for the neighboring property. It was a very tight spot, with the fence on one side and other trees all around. Our climber pieced it down branch by branch with the work planned around the fence.
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Before photo for Maple Removal Near Fence — Roswell, GA
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After photo for Maple Removal Near Fence — Roswell, GA
After photo for Maple Removal Near Fence — Roswell, GALocation supplied by business owner: Roswell, GA
Overgrown River Birch Canopy Lift & Thinning — Roswell, GA
Overgrown river birch blocking the front street view of the house and dropping heavy leaves and sticks. We opened up the canopy, thinned the interior, and lifted the canopy from the bottom for stunning curb appeal and a balanced shape.
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Need help understanding the tree-work scope?
Request a free estimate for tree removal, pruning, debris hauling or undergrowth clearing in Roswell. We can explain what we observe on site and identify the local resource to check; we do not issue permits or determine approval.