Cedar Hill's tree preservation ordinance protects native species, requires mitigation for removals, and mandates surveys for new development per UDC.
Cedar Hill's tree preservation ordinance, adopted under the city's Unified Development Code and authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212/341, protects native and heritage trees on both residential and commercial parcels. The ordinance applies to development sites and to individual lot tree removals above the DBH threshold. Required elements include tree surveys for development applications, preservation of a minimum percentage of canopy, fenced critical root zones during construction, and mitigation through replacement caliper inches or in-lieu fees paid to the city tree fund. Heritage and historic trees (often 24+ inches DBH) carry the strongest protection. Pruning healthy mature trees beyond standard care may also require notification. Texas SB 744 (2017) limits how cities can require replacement, allowing residential homestead credits.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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