Tree removal permit rules in Collin County, TX — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Collin County has no tree preservation ordinance for unincorporated areas. Property owners may remove trees from their land without county permits. Cities within the county (Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Prosper) enforce tree preservation ordinances requiring permits and replacement inches for protected species.
Because Texas counties cannot zone, they cannot regulate removal of trees on private property. In unincorporated Collin County, tree removal requires no permit from the county. However, most HOAs restrict removal of mature trees. Protected trees on city-annexed land fall under that citys tree ordinance. Heritage oaks and pecans on rural land are often protected by deed restrictions in master-planned communities.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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