San Angelo, TX Tree Protection: Heritage & Protected Trees (2026)
Key Facts
- Heritage Program
- None in San Angelo
- Private Trees
- No size-based protection
- Public Trees
- Council-controlled (Sec. 7.02.034)
- Downtown ROW
- Protected (Sec. 7.02.035)
Summary
San Angelo has no heritage or landmark tree program and sets no diameter-based protection for private trees. The city's tree authority covers right-of-way and public trees outside private property lines (Sec. 7.02.034).
The mayor and city council are hereby given full and complete control over all trees growing within the confines of the city limits which are outside of property lines of the respective lots, plots and tracts.
Full Breakdown
Unlike some large Texas cities, San Angelo does not designate heritage, landmark, or 'significant' trees or impose diameter-based removal review on private property. The nearest protections are public: Section 7.02.034 gives the mayor and city council full and complete control over trees growing outside private property lines within the city, and Section 7.02.035 bars destroying downtown right-of-way trees without council approval. Damaging any tree you do not own is unlawful under Sec. 7.02.033. Homeowners who want to preserve mature live oaks and pecans do so voluntarily.
Violations & Fines
No penalty exists for removing a private 'heritage' tree because no such designation applies. Damaging public or right-of-way trees is a misdemeanor under Sections 7.02.033 and 7.02.035.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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