Fort Bend County does not require general tree removal permits on private property, but subdivision developers must protect existing qualifying trees inside dedicated landscape reserves to earn planting credits.
Under Section 7.4 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, developers receive credit toward required thoroughfare tree plantings only when they preserve trees from the approved planting list located within dedicated landscape reserves. Credit is granted at 1:1 for trees 3 to 6 inches in diameter (measured 12 inches above ground) and 1.5:1 for trees over 6 inches. Preserved trees must be ringed by a 4-foot orange wind fence at the drip line for the entire construction phase, and no fill material may be placed inside the drip line. The county does not regulate tree removal on developed private lots in unincorporated areas.
Failure to protect credited preservation trees voids the credit and forces the developer to replace required plantings before final county acceptance of the subdivision project.
Missouri City, TX
Missouri City permits wood, PVC vinyl, ornamental metal, and chain link fencing in residential yards, but prohibits barbed wire on residential lots except fo...
Missouri City, TX
Missouri City requires a fence permit for any fence taller than 7 feet and for masonry fences over 6 feet, while shorter standard fences generally do not nee...
Missouri City, TX
Missouri City's Zoning Ordinance Section 14 caps residential fences at 8 feet, with stricter limits for front yards where only ornamental open fencing is per...
Missouri City, TX
Open burning is prohibited inside Missouri City limits under Chapter 38 of the Code, with narrow exceptions only for barbecue pits used for cooking and appro...
Missouri City, TX
Missouri City restricts outdoor burning under Chapter 38, generally prohibiting open burning of trash, brush, and yard waste unless a fire marshal permit is ...
Missouri City, TX
Missouri City prohibits the sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks within the city limits and within 5,000 feet of the corporate boundary, with limited...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Fort Bend County.
See how other cities in Fort Bend County handle tree removal permits.
See how Missouri City's tree removal permits rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.