Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission

NOTE: CTAC meeting date and time will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

CTAC's Mission

  • Review and provide guidance on guidelines within the Charlotte Tree Manual

  • Serve in a quasi-judicial role in determining appeals and variances related to the Charlotte Tree Ordinance

  • To advise and support City Council and assist City leaders on issues affecting Charlotte' urban forest

  • Administer the Mayor's Crown Tree Awards Program 

Bylaws, rules and procedure for the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission(PDF, 159KB)

Appeal and Variance Hearing Information

NOTE: Applications must be fully completed and include fee payment to be considered.

 

crown tree awards

Crown Tree Awards

Nominations are currently closed for the Crown Tree Awards, which celebrate Charlotte’s amazing urban forest and the citizens who preserve, grow and advocate for it.

Members of the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission announced the 2024 winners at the April business meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Categories included Mayor’s Tree of the Year, Spirit of the Tree, Corporate Friend of the Urban Forest, and Proud Partner of the Canopy. Winners received a beautiful, locally sourced wood plaque and certificate.