The purpose of the proposed Mint Hill Tree Ordinance is to preserve and replenish the Tree Canopy within the Town of Mint Hill (the “Town”) and its extra-territorial zoning jurisdiction (“ETJ”). These regulations also establish minimum standards for the maintenance, planting and removal of Trees. It is the intent of this Ordinance to:

 - Protect, facilitate and enhance the rural roadside character and other natural landscape qualities of the Town to help ensure that Tree removal does not reduce property values. 

 - Discourage clear-cutting of sites before and during construction. 

 - Preserve Existing Tree Canopy and plant new Trees on new Development sites to maintain and enhance the Tree Canopy within the Town. 

 - Conserve natural resources including adequate clean air and water.

 - And more!!!

This condensed document was created to summarize the main points of the proposed Tree Ordinance.  Residents and those interested in the Tree Ordinance can learn a great deal by reading this guide.

Click here to open the Guide to the proposed Tree Ordinance

Also, staff has presented the following information to help in the understanding of the proposed Tree Ordinance.

Click here to open the PowerPoint Presentation

After review and discussion by the Mint Hill Planning Board, Planning Staff and Town Attorneys, a final draft has been presented for review.

Click here to open the proposed Draft Mint Hill Tree Ordinance

Planning Staff has created a form online that anyone can use to determine how the proposed Tree Ordinance will effect hypothetical or real development plans.

Click here to fill out a form with your questions and have Planning Staff get back to you

Also, Planning Staff has created a page of Questions and Answers that may address your concerns.

Click here to open Questions and Answers on the Proposed Tree Ordinance