Deer Park requires property owners to obtain approval before removing trees in certain circumstances, particularly during development. The city's tree preservation standards aim to maintain the urban canopy.
Deer Park addresses tree removal through its development and subdivision regulations. For new development projects, tree surveys and preservation plans may be required as part of the site plan approval process. Removal of trees within city rights-of-way requires permission from the Public Works Department. On private residential property, there is no blanket permit requirement for removing individual trees, but clearing land for development triggers review under the subdivision ordinance. The city encourages voluntary tree preservation and participates in Arbor Day planting programs. Trees interfering with utility lines are managed by CenterPoint Energy under their vegetation management program. Dead, diseased, or hazardous trees may be removed without additional city approval on private property.
Unauthorized removal of trees in city rights-of-way or during regulated development may result in fines and required replacement plantings.
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