Tree removal permit rules in Allen, TX — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Allen regulates protected tree removal through the Tree Preservation Ordinance in the Allen Land Development Code. Removal of protected trees 6 inches DBH and larger on undeveloped, commercial, or multi-family property requires a permit and mitigation.
Single-family residential lots with existing homes are generally exempt from tree permit requirements for removal, though HOA rules may still apply. New development must preserve or mitigate protected trees with replacement plantings or payment into the tree fund. Dead, diseased, or hazardous trees are exempt with documentation.
Unpermitted removal on regulated sites incurs mitigation at 2 to 3 times caliper inches plus Class C fines up to 2000 dollars.
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