McKinney Tree Preservation Ordinance (Zoning Chapter 146 Article V) regulates trimming of protected trees over 6 inches DBH. Routine pruning allowed; topping or removing over 25 percent of canopy requires permit.
Protected species include post oak, live oak, pecan, bur oak, cedar elm, and bald cypress. Oak wilt protocol restricts oak pruning from February 1 to June 30 unless immediate hazard; cuts must be sealed within 15 minutes. Street trees in right-of-way managed by Parks Department; homeowner must not top or remove without approval. ISA-certified arborists recommended for protected tree work.
Unauthorized topping or heavy pruning of protected trees: fines up to 2,000 dollars and mitigation planting per caliper inch damaged.
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