Tree credit.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-452
in effectSec. 26-452. - Tree credit.
(a) Preservation of existing live natural trees between the principal building and the public street right-of-way can be credited towards the tree planting requirements of this article according to the following ratio: The number of credited trees shall be determined by measuring, at a height 4½ feet above grade level, the circumference (in inches) of each preserved tree, and dividing the sum by six. To be included in the computation for credit for preserved trees, each preserved tree must be at least 12 inches in caliper; however, any existing tree less than 12 inches in caliper but meeting the minimum planting size requirements of this article, may be credited for one required tree. Credited trees shall be uniformly encircled by a protected ground area of sufficient size to ensure the health of the tree. During any construction on the site, the protected ground area shall be clearly marked in the field.
(b) No credit will be allowed for any tree proposed to be retained if there is any encroachment within the protected ground area defined by a circle which has as its center the trunk of the tree, or if the tree is unhealthy or dead. If any preserved tree being used for credit dies or fails to thrive, the owner shall plant new trees equal to the number of credited trees. Such replacement plantings shall meet the requirements of this article.
(c) In no case shall credits for preserved trees eliminate the requirement that the front setback shall contain at least one natural tree.
(Ord. of 1-3-95, § 5)
Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26BUBURE_ARTIXLATRST_S26-452TRCRFetched: 11/1/2026