Brookhaven Tree Ordinance Rewrite
Final Tree Ordinance Rewrite 6/29/21
The purpose of Brookhaven's Tree Preservation and Maintenance Ordinance is to facilitate and promote canopy preservation and tree replacement while also recognizing and protecting property rights. We value your feedback as we update this evolving document, and look forward to collaboratively implementing solutions that strike a balance.
Past Ordinance
Updated Draft
The ideas wall, forum, survey and map comments are now closed.
Missed a meeting? Watch the recaps below:
Tree Ordinance Rewrite Timeline
Project Kickoff
- Identify goals and strategies
- Create initial draft of tree ordinance rewrite
- Build interactive community website
Public Engagement
- Introduce website
- Hold public input meetings
- Identify stakeholders
- Collect ideas and survey responses
Develop and Adopt New Ordinance
- Meet and discuss with Planning Commission and City Council
- Post draft ordinance to web
- Final public meeting
- Review and finalize
- Final adoption by Planning Commission and City Council
Key Dates
Subject to change. Check this page for updated information.
Online Input
The City of Brookhaven will collect input from our Ideas Wall, Virtual Forum, Community Survey, and Interactive Map (above).
Public Input Meeting #1 - 12 & 6 PM (virtual)
Public Input Meeting #2 - 12 & 6 PM (virtual)
For your convenience, the City has scheduled both daytime and evening virtual meetings for this date.
Click the link below to join the 12 p.m. meeting:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401460268?pwd=UEhQYmczSVRYRWhnZFJsNnVpb090dz09 (Passcode: 754778)
- Or dial in via phone (Use webinar access code: 854 0146 0268): 312-626-6799, 929-205-6099, 301-715-8592, 346-248-7799, 669-900-6833, or 253-215-8782
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Draft Ordinance Posted
Public Input Meeting #3 (Final)
For your convenience, the City has scheduled both daytime and evening virtual meetings for this date.
Click the link below to join the 12 p.m. meeting:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86134987902?pwd=RCtJaEtBYzRBZmFpcm9jTEpWNlgydz09 (Passcode: 141449)
- Or dial in via phone (Use webinar access code: 861 3498 7902):
- 301-715-8592, 312-626-6799, 929-205-6099, 253-215-8782, 346-248-7799, or 669-900-6833
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Planning Commission Work Session
The draft ordinance will be presented during the Planning Commission Work Session. Click here for updated meeting schedules, agendas, and access information.
City Council Work Session
The draft ordinance will be presented during the City Council Work Session. Click here for updated meeting schedules, agendas, and access information.
Planning Commission Work Session
The Planning Commission will potentially vote to recommend approval of the Tree Ordinance Rewrite. Click here for updated meeting schedules, agendas, and access information.
City Council Work Session
The updated draft ordinance will be presented during the City Council Work Session. Click here for updated meeting schedules, agendas, and access information.
City Council Regular Meeting - Potential Adoption
The City Council will potentially vote to adopt the Tree Ordinance Rewrite. Click here for updated meeting schedules, agendas, and access information.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding our existing tree ordinance. Have a question that doesn't appear here? Email Trees@BrookhavenGA.gov
What is the purpose of the tree ordinance rewrite?
The purpose of the Tree Ordinance Rewrite is to seek and implement further input from the community regarding this evolving document for our growing City.
Where can I find Brookhaven's current ordinance?
The existing ordinance can be found here.
How can I get involved?
You can contribute to our ideas wall, forum, and survey on this website, as well as participate in any of the input meetings mentioned above.
