Dover’s updated Stormwater bylaw protects clean water, reduces flooding, and now includes specific guidelines for preserving important trees during construction.

You must obtain a Chat 159 Stormwater Permit before any tree removal or site work if your project will:

• Change grade or vegetation over 5500 sq. ft or 25% of your lot
• Store 100+ cubic yards of soil or fill
• Include work in Wetland Resource Areas or Protected Buffer Zones (These may also require Conservation Commission permits).

Tree Protection Requirements Include:

• Protected trees (6” or larger) and their roots must be preserved within setback areas
• A Tree Protection Zone must be marked during construction
• Mitigation may be required, including tree replacement or contributing to Dover’s Tree Protection Revolving Fund

If you have questions, contact the Town Engineer at Engineer@doverma.gov