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Trees in the critical line buffer are not permitted to be removed. For properties located on Daniel Island, removal of any tree 8” or larger D.B.H.

located in the Visual Buffer Zone will require approval from the City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design if certain conditions are met. Use this form if you would like to request a permit to remove a tree. The tree will be inspected by a member of our Zoning staff who will contact you with the results of the. Permit Application. Application Process for Tree Removal. Process begins in the Zoning Department, which will need the following information to issue a permit.

Building application filled with completed information (owner’s name, owner’s contact information, and contractor’s name, contractor’s information signed and dated). You must contact the zoning office to remove or prune any trees in the city of North Charleston. Trees greater than 10″ in diameter are considered “significant trees” and. To remove a healthy Grand Tree, a variance request must be submitted to the Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals, where it must be proved that the tree presents a hardship.

The requested Grand Tree(s) and protected tree(s) may be removed only where approved by the Board. The Board may require replacement trees. If I cut down a healthy Grand Tree what will happen?File Size: KB.