Sampling.
Tupelo Development Code § 9.8.3
in effect9.8.3. - Sampling.
(1) As an alternative to a full site tree survey, the Development Services Director may approve the use of sampling. Where authorized, all trees, shrubs and groundcover within a minimum 20 foot by 20 foot area for each unique stand of vegetation proposed to be retained shall be inventoried and identified on the landscape plan.
(2) Photographs may be used to supplement the sample but shall not replace it. For purposes of determining preserved tree coverage, shrubs and groundcover need not be included in the sampling.
(3) The Development Services Director may require additional sample areas as needed to ensure a representative sample of the existing vegetation.
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_9.8EXVECRRELA_9.8.3SAFetched: 11/1/2026
