Harris County maintains a voluntary Tree Registry through the Houston Area Urban Forestry Council recognizing exceptional native trees. The registry provides no legal protection — it is purely honorary. No county heritage tree ordinance restricts removal on private property.
The Harris County Tree Registry, managed by the Houston Area Urban Forestry Council, documents the largest trees in the county by native or naturalized species. Heritage trees are generally defined as trees over 24 inches in diameter that have exceptional age, rarity, size, botanical, or historical value. However, the registry is purely voluntary and honorary with no legal protections. Unlike some Texas cities, Harris County has no heritage tree ordinance that would require permits or mitigation for removing significant trees. Property owners in unincorporated areas may remove any tree on their land without county approval.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Humble, TX
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohi...
Humble, TX
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
Humble, TX
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Humble, TX
Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial la...
Humble, TX
Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA syst...
Humble, TX
Humble regulates driveway construction and parking on residential property. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved...
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