San Antonio's Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 35-523 governs tree preservation and includes a list of nuisance tree species. The Texas Invasive Species Institute and Texas Parks & Wildlife identify prohibited invasive plants. SAWS promotes native and drought-tolerant species for water conservation.
San Antonio's tree preservation ordinance under UDC Section 35-523 identifies nuisance trees that do not count toward required tree preservation or replacement. The city's landscape standards for new development encourage native and adapted species. The Texas Department of Agriculture regulates noxious weeds under the Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 71, including species like giant salvinia, water hyacinth, and various thistles. The Texas Invasive Species Institute identifies problematic species in the Central Texas region including Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera), giant cane (Arundo donax), chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and ligustrum (Ligustrum species). San Antonio Water System (SAWS) encourages water-wise landscaping through rebate programs and plant lists that favor native species like Texas mountain laurel, cenizo, and native grasses. The city's brush management regulations address fire safety in interface areas.
Non-compliance with UDC landscaping requirements for development projects can result in permit denial or stop-work orders. Noxious weed violations under Texas Agriculture Code may result in county enforcement. No direct fines for residential planting of invasive species.
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