Tree removal permit rules in Richmond, TX — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Richmond's Unified Development Code requires a tree removal permit, a tree survey, and replacement plantings before protected trees may be cut down.
Article 4.4, Division 4.4.200 of Richmond's Unified Development Code governs tree preservation and protection. Section 4.4.202 requires a permit before any protected tree may be removed, while Section 4.4.203 defines protected trees by species and size class. Section 4.4.204 mandates a tree survey for development sites, and Section 4.4.205 places limits on how many protected trees may be removed during construction. Section 4.4.206 sets replacement standards, requiring developers to plant replacement caliper inches when protected trees are taken down. The ordinance applies to subdivision, site plan, and major development reviews, and standalone single-family residential lots may be subject to reduced requirements.
Stop-work orders, denial of certificate of occupancy, mandatory replacement plantings, and fines under the UDC enforcement provisions.
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