Garland's tree preservation ordinance protects mature and protected-species trees on development sites, requiring permits to remove and mitigation through replanting or fees.
Garland regulates tree removal on development and commercial sites under its tree preservation provisions. Protected trees generally include those with a trunk diameter of 6 inches or greater measured 4.5 feet above grade (DBH), with stronger protection for trees over 18 inches DBH and for designated heritage species like live oak, post oak, pecan, bur oak, and cedar elm. Removal of protected trees on undeveloped lots, during new construction, or for commercial redevelopment requires a tree removal permit and a tree survey submitted with site plans. Mitigation requires replacement trees inch-for-inch DBH or payment to the city's tree mitigation fund. Single-family homeowners on already-developed residential lots have broader rights to remove trees in their yards, though removal of large heritage species may still be reviewed. The City Forester reviews permits and inspects construction sites for tree protection fencing.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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