Tree removal permit rules in Conroe, TX — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Conroe Chapter 102 (Vegetation) protects trees during development. No person may remove a protected tree (6+ inch DBH) without a permit. Each new home must preserve or plant at least three trees.
The City of Conroe's Tree Canopy Ordinance (Chapter 102) prohibits cutting, harvesting, or removing any protected tree without authorization under a permit. Protected trees are defined by diameter at breast height (DBH). A protected tree removal permit or timber harvesting permit may be issued for qualifying situations. Each building permit for a new one- or two-family dwelling requires preservation or planting of at least three trees with minimum caliper requirements. As of June 2025, all clearing and tree preservation submissions must go through the Engineering Department via OpenGov. Routine maintenance of trees on existing residential lots is generally unrestricted.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees during development subject to enforcement action and permit revocation under Ch. 102.
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