The City of Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners passed a Tree Ordinance on January 12, 2022 which applies to single-family residential properties and commercial and multi-family properties. The ordinance intends to protect the City's tree canopy. Arborguard will provide expert permit review and inspections to implement the vision and goals of the ordinances.

Contact City Tree Officer Jay West via email with any questions.

Contact City of Avondale Estates Analyst and Permit Coordinator Josh Weston via email with permitting questions or by calling 404-294-5400.

Code of Ordinances > Chapter 17 > Article II - Public Trees
Sec 17-42. - Official Tree Species List
Sec 17-43. - Planting, Maintaining, and Removing Trees, Plants
Sec 17-44. -  Tree Topping
Sec 17-45. - Pruning and Removal of Vegetation
Sec 17-46. - Removal on Private Property
Sec 17-47. - Removal of Stumps  

Related Documents

• Tree Ordinance (PDF)
• Tree Removal Form (PDF)
• Protected Tree Impact and Removal Permit (PDF)