Tree removal permit rules in Universal City, TX — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Universal City has no residential tree preservation ordinance for private lots, so homeowners may generally remove trees without a permit. New developments face mitigation under the subdivision code.
Unlike Austin or San Antonio, Universal City has not adopted a broad heritage tree or protected tree ordinance that restricts a homeowner from removing trees on their own developed residential lot. An existing single family property owner can therefore remove trees in the yard without a city permit. However, new subdivision plats and site development plans are reviewed under the city subdivision and zoning regulations, and larger trees particularly Live Oaks and Pecans may need to be preserved or mitigated through replacement plantings during construction. Trees in the public right of way or on city property cannot be removed without authorization from Public Works. Homeowner association covenants in neighborhoods such as Northview Estates or Olympia Hills frequently include their own tree preservation rules that can be stricter than the city. When removing oaks, follow Texas A and M Forest Service oak wilt prevention by avoiding February through June and immediately painting cut stumps to prevent spore transmission.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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