The City has provided this online calculator to simplify the process of calculating how much existing tree canopy must be preserved, planted or a combination of planting and preservation for a land development project to comply with Article XIX of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).  This calculator can also assist in determining the amount of the fee-in-lieu of compliance payment should a development site be unable to meet the requirements of the UDO through preservation or planting.

City of Asheville: Tree Preservation Calculator

Fill out the form below to calculate a site’s tree canopy preservation requirements and optional fee-in-lieu of compliance payment amount. Read the full ordinance for detailed information.

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Tree Canopy Classification Results

Table 7-19.2 | Class Based Canopy Requirement, Classes A & B*
Tree Canopy Requirement ClassificationExisting Tree Canopy PreservedNew Tree Canopy RequiredTotal Tree Canopy Requirement
Class B
3180 SF (10%)0 SF (0%)3180 SF (10%)
2544 SF (8%)954 SF (3%)3498 SF (11%)
1908 SF (6%)1908 SF (6%)3816 SF (12%)
1272 SF (4%)2862 SF (9%)4134 SF (13%)
636 SF (2%)3816 SF (12%)4452 SF (14%)
0 SF (0%)4770 SF (15%)4770 SF (15%)
Fee in Lieu - Assumptions
District TypeUrban
Land$4.42
Administration$0.25
Tree Installation$0.75
Fee per SF of Canopy$5.42
Payment Calculations
District TypeUrban
Land Fee$21,083
Administration Fee$1,193
Tree Installation Fee$3,578
Total Fee$25,853
Area to apply Fee in Lieu: 4770 SF