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TREE REMOVAL GUIDELINES

Navigating the complexities of tree permit applications can be daunting, whether it's through your city, town, county, or HOA. But with Alpha Tree Service, you’re never alone in the process. Our certified arborists are not only experts in their field but also equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to guide you every step of the way. From compiling precise tree risk assessments to crafting professional arborist letters and creating tailored tree detail reports, we ensure your application is backed by the expertise needed to make the process as smooth as possible.

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Most tree removal permits require the DBH (diameter at breast height), measured about 4.5 feet up from ground level. To determine the DBH, wrap a tape measure around the tree at this height to get the circumference, then divide the circumference by 3.14.

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Please note that each tree is different, and finding the correct measurement location can vary. Be sure to divide the circumference by 3.14 to complete the DBH calculation accurately.

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* Alpha Tree Service advises verifying the latest municipal guidelines, as ordinances can change frequently.

Awendaw

(843) 931-8125

Tree Ordinance

Interactive Zoning Map

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Berkeley County

(843) 723-3800

Code of Ordinances

Interactive Zoning Map

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Charleston County

(843) 202-7200

Tree Protection and Removal Brochure

Tree Ordinance

Interactive Zoning Map

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City of Charleston

(843) 724-3790

Tree Removal Application

Tree Protection Requirements

Interactive Zoning Map

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Dorchester County

(843) 832-0020

Tree Removal Application

Tree Ordinance

Interactive Zoning Map

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Folly Beach

(843) 708-9982

Tree Removal Application

Zoning Map.pdf

Tree Protection and Removal Requirements

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Goose Creek

(843) 797-6220

ARB Application

Code of Ordinances

Zoning Map

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Hanahan

(843) 576-5259 

Tree Removal Application

Code of Ordinances

Zoning Map

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Hollywood

(843) 889-3222

Tree Removal Application

Tree Ordinance

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Isle of Palms

(843) 886-9912

Tree Removal Application

Tree Ordinance

Zoning Map.pdf

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James Island

(843) 795-4141

Tree Removal Guidelines

Tree Ordinance

Zoning Map.pdf

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Kiawah Island

(843) 768-3400

ARB Forms and Applications

ARB Staff Directory

ARB Guidelines

Vegetation Removal Request Form

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Ladson

Ladson is not an incorporated municipality but rather a

postal town designated by the US Postal Service. It does

span 3 counties – Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester.

It is also has 3 municipalities with the Town of Summerville,

City of North Charleston, and City of Goose Creek.

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Moncks Corner

(843) 719-7913

Tree Ordinance

Tree Removal Application

Tree Removal guide

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Mount Pleasant

(843) 884-1229

Online ONLY Tree Removal Application

Residential Tree Guide

Tree Protection Ordinances

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North Charleston

(843) 740-2582

Tree Removal Application

Tree Ordinance

Interactive Zoning Map

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Ravenel

(843) 889-8732

Tree Ordinance

Tree Removal Application

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Seabrook Island

(843) 768-0061

Tree Ordinance

Tree Removal Application

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Sullivan’s Island

(843) 883-5727

Tree Removal Application

Tree Commission

Tree Ordinance

Zoning Map

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Summerville

(843) 851-4217

Tree Removal Application

Tree Ordinance

Tree Removal FAQs Brochure

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