Austin |
Land Development Code |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-8. ENVIRONMENT. |
SubChapter B. TREE AND NATURAL AREA PROTECTION; ENDANGERED SPECIES. |
Article 1. TREE AND NATURAL AREA PROTECTION. |
Division 3. Heritage Trees. |
§ 25-8-641. REMOVAL PROHIBITED.
(A)
Removal of a heritage tree is prohibited unless the Planning and Development Review Department has issued a permit for the removal under this division.
(B)
A permit to remove a heritage tree may be issued only if a variance is approved under Section 25-8-642 ( Administrative Variance ) or 25-8-643 ( Land Use Commission Variance ).
(C)
The requirements in this division apply to trees on private and public property. To the extent of conflict with another section of the Code, this division applies.
(D)
A person may, without a variance, remove a damaged heritage tree that is an imminent hazard to life or property if the tree is removed within seven days of being damaged. The director may extend this deadline for widespread and extensive storm damage.
Source: Ord. 20100204-038.