Mitigation Plan Requirement.
Tupelo Development Code § 9.11.14.2
in effect9.11.14.2. - Mitigation Plan Requirement.
(1) In lieu of the tree survey required in the tree protection section above, a tree coverage mitigation plan may be submitted. The mitigation plan shall be prepared by a Mississippi registered forester, Mississippi registered arborist, or Mississippi registered landscape architect. The plan shall include:
(a) A report on the estimated number, size, species and location of trees on the site, based on an acceptable method of timber stand evaluation, as well as an estimate of the square footage or acreage of tree coverage;
(b) Identification of any specimen trees or trees which may be candidates for specimen tree designation;
(c) Identification of any tree coverage areas proposed for removal;
(d) An estimate of the total area required for preservation or mitigation based on the requirements above.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH9LABU_9.11TRPRTRCOPR_9.11.14.2MIPLREFetched: 11/1/2026