Frisco's tree preservation ordinance protects designated species above set caliper thresholds, including post oak, bur oak, pecan, and cedar elm, requiring permits and mitigation for removal during development.
Frisco's tree preservation rules within the zoning ordinance protect specified native and adapted species once they reach a threshold trunk caliper, commonly six to eight inches DBH for non-development sites and varying thresholds for development. Protected species typically include post oak, bur oak, pecan, cedar elm, and other native hardwoods listed in the ordinance. Removal during development triggers mitigation through replanting at prescribed caliper-inch ratios or payment into the city tree mitigation fund. Single-family homeowners removing protected trees on built lots have lighter requirements but should verify before cutting.
Unauthorized removal of a protected specimen can trigger replanting orders, mitigation fees per caliper inch, and stop-work orders on associated construction.
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