Universal City requires property owners to keep trees trimmed to maintain 8 feet clearance over sidewalks and 14 feet over streets, and to avoid pruning oak trees from February through June to prevent oak wilt spread.
Universal City Code includes a right of way clearance standard requiring overhanging tree limbs to be pruned so that pedestrians have a minimum of 8 feet of vertical clearance above public sidewalks and vehicles have 14 feet of clearance above public streets. The property owner is responsible for maintaining this clearance, and the city Public Works or Code Compliance division may issue notice to trim limbs that obstruct visibility, signage, or emergency vehicles. When trimming oak trees, the Texas A and M Forest Service strongly advises against pruning from February 1 through June 30 to reduce the risk of transmitting the oak wilt fungus Bretziella fagacearum, which is endemic across Bexar County and has killed millions of Live Oaks in Central Texas. All pruning cuts on oaks should be immediately painted with a commercial pruning sealant regardless of season. Tree work near overhead electrical lines should be coordinated with CPS Energy. Arborist work on trees over 8 inches in diameter is commonly done by ISA Certified Arborists for safety.
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