Katy makes it a misdemeanor to damage, cut, or remove vegetation on public parks, easements, rights-of-way, or other city property, with fines up to $200 per violation.
Article 1.13 (Trees and Shrubs on Public Property) provides that anyone intentionally damaging, cutting, carving, transplanting, or removing any vegetation located within a public park, public easement, right-of-way, or other real property belonging to the city is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each tree or shrub damaged or removed constitutes a separate offense. For private property tied to development, Article 3.09 (Landscaping) governs required landscape plans and replacement of trees removed during construction or expansion. Property owners working in or near city rights-of-way should coordinate with the City of Katy for written authorization before any cutting or removal.
Each unauthorized cut or removal on public property is a separate misdemeanor offense with fines up to $200 per tree, plus potential restitution for replacement costs.
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