Document name (state_city-ordinance/code),Tree Preservation Action Code,Text Segment
ut-west jordan-Chapter 18 Urban Forestry,Clearly stated goals,"This chapter establishes policies, regulations, and standards necessary to ensure that the City will continue ​to realize the benefits provided by its urban forest to better protect the public's health, safety, and general ​welfare. The provisions of this chapter are enacted to:"
ut-west jordan-Chapter 18 Urban Forestry,Qualified Arborist required,The Urban Forester shall be consulted during the design phase of each project to coordinate specifications for ​tree protection prior to excavation.
ut-south jordan-Chapter 12.24 Tree Stewardship,Clearly stated goals,Residents of the City of South Jordan be encouraged to participate in beautification efforts through ​installing and maintaining quality trees and landscaping on private property.
ut-salt lake city-21A-48 Landscape Requirements,Clearly stated goals,Purpose Statement: The purpose of these tree preservation provisions is to recognize and protect the valuable asset ​embodied in the trees that exist on private lands within the city and ensure that the existing trees of Salt Lake City continue to ​provide benefit to its citizens.
ut-salt lake city-21A-48 Landscape Requirements,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"Preservation of Specimen Trees: Specimen trees shall be preserved to the maximum extent practicable as determined ​by the city forester, in consultation with the zoning administrator, unless exempted pursuant to Subsection C, ""Exemptions"", of ​this section."
ut-salt lake city-21A-48 Landscape Requirements,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"The tree protection zone of any protected specimen tree shall not ​be subjected to paving, filling, excavation, or soil compaction"
ut-provo-Chapter 15-20 Development Landscape Requirements,Clearly stated goals,"The landscaping and buffering requirements specified in this Chapter are intended to foster aesthetically pleasing ​
development which will protect and preserve the appearance, character, health, safety and welfare of the ​
community. These regulations are intended to increase the compatibility of adjacent uses and, in doing so, ​​minimize the harmful impacts of noise, dust and debris, motor vehicle headlight glare or other artificial light ​
intrusions, and other objectionable activities or impacts conducted or created by an adjoining or nearby use, ​​thereby fostering compatibility among different land uses. These regulations are also intended to preserve, ​​enhance and expand the City forest and promote the prudent use of water and energy resources."
ut-provo-Chapter 15-20 Development Landscape Requirements,Protect larger trees,"Developments shall be designed to incorporate existing large trees, clusters of trees or clusters of large ​
shrubs unless the Provo City Forester finds (or a certified arborist in the absence of a finding from the Provo City ​
Forester) that such preservation is unwise"
ut-provo-Chapter 15-20 Development Landscape Requirements,Priority to natural stands,"Developments shall be designed to incorporate existing large trees, clusters of trees or clusters of large ​
shrubs unless the Provo City Forester finds (or a certified arborist in the absence of a finding from the Provo City ​
Forester) that such preservation is unwise"
ut-provo-Chapter 15-20 Development Landscape Requirements,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Trees and other vegetation to be saved shall be clearly marked to ensure protection against removal or ​
damage. Snow fencing or other acceptable barriers shall be used to protect existing vegetation designated to be ​
saved. The Development Services Department or City Forestry Division shall approve the location of such barriers."
ut-provo-Chapter 9.20 Urban Forestry,Clearly stated goals,"This Chapter establishes policies, regulations, and standards necessary to ensure that Provo City will continue ​
to realize the benefits provided by its urban forest to better protect the public’s health, safety, and general welfare. ​
The provisions of this Chapter are enacted to:"
ut-provo-Chapter 9.20 Urban Forestry,Qualified Arborist required,"The ​
City Forester must be consulted during the design phase of each project to coordinate specifications for tree ​
protection prior to excavation"
ut-orem-22-14-13 Landscaping,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of the landscaping requirements in this chapter is (1) to promote pleasant and attractive 
surroundings and thereby enhance, conserve and stabilize property values, and create a more pleasant community, (2) ​to reduce heat, noise, and glare through the proper placement of green plants and trees, and (3) to support landscape ​treatments that reflect good design principles, and conserve limited resources."
ut-murray-Chapter 17.68 Landscape Requirements,Clearly stated goals,"The objective of this chapter is to improve the appearance of setback and yard areas, including off street ​vehicular parking and open lot sales and service areas in the city and to protect and preserve the appearance, ​character, and value of the surrounding neighborhoods and thereby promote the general welfare by providing for ​installation and maintenance of landscaping for screening and aesthetic qualities. (Ord. 07-30 § 2)"
ut-murray-Chapter 17.68 Landscape Requirements,Single-family lot protections,This chapter applies to all land uses and zone districts in the city unless specifically exempted
ut-lehi-Chapter 12 Development Standards,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"During any construction or land development, ​​the developer shall clearly mark all trees and veg​etative areas to be preserved and shall erect and ​​maintain protective barriers around all such trees ​​or groups of trees to the drip line."
ut-herriman-Title 10 Land Development Code,Other,"The purpose of this chapter is to promote public health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum standards for ​the preservation, installation, and maintenance of landscaping and buffering materials."
ut-draper-Chapter 23 Landscaping and Screening,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the preservation, installation and continued ​maintenance of landscaping. The objectives of this chapter are: 
A. To protect existing vegetation and trees."
ut-draper-Chapter 23 Landscaping and Screening,Protect TPZ or CRZ,A minimum protection zone shall be established on the site plan or preliminary subdivision plat around ​each tree or vegetated area at or beyond the drip line of the trees or vegetation to be preserved.
tx-wylie-7.6 Tree Preservation,Clearly stated goals,"The process of urban development can have a profound effect on the preservation and protection 
of larger native or established trees which provide a valuable amenity to the urban environment and which 
once destroyed can only be replaced after generations, if at all. This section has the following specific 
purposes:"
tx-wylie-7.6 Tree Preservation,Protect larger trees,"A tree that is at least 12 feet in height and has either a single trunk of six inches caliper or greater, ​measured at four and a half feet above natural grade level, or a multi-trunk having a total caliper 
width of eight inches. The total caliper of multi-trunk trees is measured by combining the caliper"
tx-wylie-7.6 Tree Preservation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"All Protected trees are required to be protected from the harmful effects of nearby construction. In order 
to insure survival of protected trees during the construction process the following shall be required:"
tx-wylie-7.6 Tree Preservation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"A monetary penalty of 100 dollars per caliper inch of width of the protected tree(s) removed, payable 
to the City of Wylie. Funds paid to the City as tree removal penalties shall be deposited in a special 
account or fund and used by the City to provide and/or support supplemental landscape plantings in 
public areas of Wylie. Or"
tx-waco-Chapter 28 Zoning,Clearly stated goals,"Significant features of a site, such as mature or native tree cover, topographic variations with ridges, slopes 
and ravines, water features, and geologic and soil characteristics provide potential assets for development of 
high quality. Changes in such natural features may also have an impact on adjacent properties or an even 
wider area. Protection of the significant natural features of a site should, therefore, be considered at each 
stage of the development process."
tx-sugar land-Article XV Landscaping and Screening Regulations,Other,"For each Protected Tree 
that is preserved, the owner may receive credit for 2 Trees that are otherwise required to be installed to 
comply with this Article."
tx-rowlette-Chapter 98 Vegitation,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this division is to encourage the preservation of mature tress which once removed can be replaced 
only after generations, to preserve protected trees during construction and to control the removal of protected trees 
when necessary. It is the intent of this division to achieve the following:"
tx-rowlette-Chapter 98 Vegitation,Single-family lot protections,Exceptions.
tx-rowlette-Chapter 98 Vegitation,Other,"Credit for saved trees. Credit is granted for a protected tree being saved only when it is clearly demonstrated 
by the applicant that a building pad, driveway aisle, parking lot, street or other improvement has been 
modified to preserve a protected tree."
tx-rowlette-Chapter 98 Vegitation,Protect larger trees,"The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree subject to 
the requirements of this division:"
tx-rowlette-Chapter 98 Vegitation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"All trenching where possible shall be designed to avoid trenching across the critical root zone of 
any protected tree."
tx-pearland-Chapter 29.5 Trees and Vegitation,Clearly stated goals,"The intent of this article is to encourage site planning which furthers the preservation of trees and natural areas by 
these methods; to protect trees during construction; to facilitate site design and construction which contribute to the 
long-term viability of existing trees; and to control the unnecessary removal of trees; require on-site replacement of 
trees that must be removed and require off-site replacement of trees that cannot be replaced on-site, either by direct 
planting or through a ""tree trust."" It is the further intent of this article to achieve the following broader objectives:"
tx-pearland-Chapter 29.5 Trees and Vegitation,Protect larger trees,"Large tree means a tree with a circumference of nineteen (19) inches or more. In case a tree is removed, ​it is presumed to have been a large tree if the diameter of the stump is six (6) inches or greater, ​measured in any direction."
tx-pearland-Chapter 29.5 Trees and Vegitation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Prohibited activities. The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the drip line of any 
tree which is subject to the requirements of this article."
tx-pearland-Chapter 29.5 Trees and Vegitation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"shall be fined in a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars 
($2,000.00) for each offense."
tx-odessa-Article 10-2 Landscaping,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this article is to establish the requirements for landscaping of commercial, nonindustrial, ​nonresidential properties in order to: enhance and maintain property values by ensuring a minimum level of quality ​of new developments and redevelopments; to encourage the new planting and preservation of groundcover, ​vegetation, and trees to help control stormwater runoff, soil erosion, and increase the air quality; to encourage water ​conservation through xeriscaping and more efficient irrigation systems; and to improve the quality of life for those ​living, working, and visiting the city by enhancing the appearance of properties."
"tx-mesquite-Code of Ordinances Part 1A Landscaping, buffering and screening and tree preservation",Other,"Credit for tree preservation: Credit for preserving a protected size tree, as defined in 1A-500 Tree 
Schedule, shall be given by counting each protected tree saved as two (2) trees for the purpose of 
fulfilling the calculated landscape tree requirement, or by reducing the required landscape area by five 
hundred (500) square feet for each tree preserved."
"tx-mesquite-Code of Ordinances Part 1A Landscaping, buffering and screening and tree preservation",Clearly stated goals,"Trees provide a valuable amenity to the urban environment in the maintenance of the public health and welfare, in 
the conservation of vital energy resources, and in the preservation of the City's historical heritage. Because trees which 
have survived generations of inhabitants can be replaced only after future generations, the preservation and protection 
of trees is essential to the health and general welfare of the City's residents. These rules and regulations, therefore, ​govern the protection of trees within the City of Mesquite, encouraging the preservation and protection of significant 
trees, while providing for replacement and replanting of trees that are necessarily removed during construction, ​development, or redevelopment."
"tx-mesquite-Code of Ordinances Part 1A Landscaping, buffering and screening and tree preservation",Protect TPZ or CRZ,": During any construction or land development, the developer or builder shall 
clearly mark all protected trees or groups of protected trees to be preserved. A fence shall be provided 
around the drip line of all protected trees. Such fence shall be four (4) feet in height with T-posts every eight 
(8) feet."
"tx-mesquite-Code of Ordinances Part 1A Landscaping, buffering and screening and tree preservation",Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"Unauthorized removal of a protected tree is prohibited. A person convicted of 
violating this provision shall be subject to a fine of up to two thousand dollars ($2000.00) per protected tree 
removed or seriously injured without authorization, and up to two thousand dollars ($2000.00) per day for 
any other violation of this section."
tx-mckinney-Chapter 150 Unified Development Code,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this section is to preserve, protect, and enhance existing trees and natural landscapes to ​contribute to a safe and livable community; to enhance a positive community image that attracts new ​residents and business enterprises; and to support the long-term viability of existing trees through ​protection measures that promote the natural, ecological, environmental, and aesthetic qualities of the City."
tx-mckinney-Chapter 150 Unified Development Code,Priority to natural stands,"Within the 100-year fully developed floodplain, no more than 30 percent of quality trees that are six 
inches DBH or greater may be critically altered. The following conditions are exempt from meeting ​​the requirement:"
tx-mckinney-Chapter 150 Unified Development Code,Protect larger trees,"Trees 42 inches DBH and greater shall be considered a specimen tree and may not be removed, nor may ​​the critical root zone be altered. The Director of Planning may approve the removal of specimen trees ​​based on the type of tree, health of the tree, location of the tree on site, elevation of the tree, impact of ​​the tree on the proposed site or development plan."
tx-mckinney-Chapter 150 Unified Development Code,Other,"When trees are preserved that would otherwise have been exempt from the tree replacement and ​​mitigation requirements, credit toward mitigation may be approved on an inch-per-inch basis. Credits ​​for the size of trees preserved (DBH) can be applied to those trees of an equal or lesser size category, ​​as listed in Table 2-33: Tree Replacement Requirements. Trees being preserved to meet landscape ​​requirements cannot be used towards mitigation credits."
tx-mckinney-Chapter 150 Unified Development Code,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Activities Prohibited in Critical Root Zone ​
The following activities are prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any tree being ​​preserved subject to the requirements of this section."
tx-mcallen-Chapter 110 Vegitation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,Credit for trees.
tx-mcallen-Chapter 110 Vegitation,Protect larger trees,"No trees over 20 inches in DBH (diameter at breast height) shall be removed without, in the case of any 
existing or proposed commercial development, submitting to the director of planning for review a survey of 
the property in question which includes all trees with a DBH of over 20 inches."
tx-mansfield-Chapter 99 Natural Resources Management,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this chapter is to promote site planning which furthers the preservation of mature trees and ​natural areas, to protect trees during construction, to facilitate site design and construction which contribute to ​the long term viability of existing trees and to control the removal of trees when necessary. It is the further ​purpose of this chapter to achieve the following broader objectives:"
tx-mansfield-Chapter 99 Natural Resources Management,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Material storage. No materials intended for use in construction or waste materials accumulated due to ​excavation or demolition shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree. However, ​this restriction shall not apply to material storage in areas exempt from the tree protection and replacement ​requirements (for example, building pad, driveway, patio, parking lot and the like.)"
tx-mansfield-Chapter 99 Natural Resources Management,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"Any person, firm, corporation, agent or employee thereof who violates the provisions of §§ 99.15 and 
99.33 through 99.36 this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction hereof shall be fined not ​to exceed $300 per diameter inch of the tree(s) removed or damaged"
tx-lewisville-Chapter VIII.4,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this Article is to preserve, protect and enhance existing trees and the City's natural landscapes 
to contribute to and improve the overall quality of life, public health and environment."
tx-lewisville-Chapter VIII.4,Single-family lot protections,Applicability
tx-lewisville-Chapter VIII.4,Qualified Arborist required,"Tree surveys and tree preservation plans must be prepared by a civil engineer, certified arborist, ​landscape architect, or surveyor."
tx-lewisville-Chapter VIII.4,Other,"Tree Preservation Credits - For every tree in healthy, thriving condition that is preserved, tree preservation 
credits shall be given as shown in Exhibit VIII.4.10-1 below. Tree preservation credits may be used to offset 
the required replacement of protected trees required herein."
tx-lewisville-Chapter VIII.4,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Erect protective fencing a minimum of four (4) feet in height around each protected tree or group of 
protected trees to be preserved in order to prevent the placement of debris or fill or parking of 
equipment or vehicles under the canopy of the trees to be preserved, which must be maintained at all 
times during construction; and"
"tx-league city-Article VII Tree Preservation, Mitigation, and Maintenance",Qualified Arborist required,"A tree disposition plan certified by a licensed surveyor, a certified arborist or registered landscape 
architect, that:"
"tx-league city-Article VII Tree Preservation, Mitigation, and Maintenance",Fines above $100 per inch dbh,Payment in lieu shall be calculated at a rate of $250.00 per caliper inch of required replacement tree(s)
"tx-league city-Article VII Tree Preservation, Mitigation, and Maintenance",Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Critical root zone. The critical root zone of a protected tree shall be protected as follows: 
No materials intended for construction or waste materials from grading, excavation or 
demolition shall be allowed to accumulate. 
No equipment shall be cleaned in such close proximity to allow harmful liquids to be deposited or flow 
overland and/or runoff into the critical root zone."
tx-irving-Chapter 4.5 Landscaping and Trees,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the urban forest, ensure the preservation of existing 
trees and maintain a pleasant visual environment throughout the City of Irving by promoting and 
protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The city council further declares that this article is 
adopted for the following specific purposes:"
tx-irving-Chapter 4.5 Landscaping and Trees,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"The developer shall erect a barrier two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the distance from the center of the trunk to 
the edge of the dripline."
tx-irving-Chapter 4.5 Landscaping and Trees,Other,Tree preservation credit.
tx-irving-Chapter 4.5 Landscaping and Trees,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"For protected trees, mitigation will be made in the amount of one hundred ninety-five dollars 
($195.00) per one (1) inch DBH."
"tx-houston-Article V Trees, Shrubs and Screening Fences",Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"Protected tree means a corridor tree, designated tree, green corridor tree or parkway tree."
"tx-houston-Article V Trees, Shrubs and Screening Fences",Other,Credit for preserving existing on-site trees
"tx-houston-Article V Trees, Shrubs and Screening Fences",Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Delineation of proposed limit of clearance and establishment of tree protection zones which shall extend 
to just outside the dripline of the tree and understory to be protected, if any;"
tx-grapevine-Zoning Ordinance No 82-73,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this section is to establish rules and regulations governing the protection of trees 
and vegetation cover within the City of Grapevine, to encourage the protection of healthy trees and 
vegetation and to provide for the replacement and replanting of trees that are illegally removed from 
developed or undeveloped property, or are necessarily removed during construction, development, or 
redevelopment."
tx-grapevine-Zoning Ordinance No 82-73,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"Historic tree: A tree which has been found by the city to be of a notable historic interest because of its 
age, type, size or historic association and has been so designated as part of the official records of the city."
tx-grapevine-Zoning Ordinance No 82-73,Other,"Replacement tree specifications: A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to equal, in caliper, the 
diameter of the tree removed."
tx-grapevine-Zoning Ordinance No 82-73,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Tree protection. During any construction or land development, the developer shall clearly mark all protected 
trees to be maintained and may be required to erect and maintain protective barriers around all such trees 
or groups of trees. The developer shall not allow the movement of equipment or the storage of equipment, ​materials, and debris or fill to be placed within the drip line of any protected tree."
tx-grand prairie-Article 8 Landscape and Screening,Clearly stated goals,"The general purpose of these standards is to preserve and protect a diminishing natural ​​resource, specifically existing native and adapted site trees located in the City of Grand ​​Prairie. Furthermore, these measures are to encourage the planting of trees to replace ​​and supplement the City’s urban forest during the development, construction, and ​​redevelopment process."
tx-grand prairie-Article 8 Landscape and Screening,Qualified Arborist required,The tree survey shall be prepared by a Qualified Professional
tx-grand prairie-Article 8 Landscape and Screening,Other,"Mitigation and landscape tree credit shall be credited in the following ​
manner. Existing Protected Tree species that are three (3) Caliper ​​Inches or greater and less than eight (8) Caliper Inches may be used ​​for mitigation and/or landscape tree credit at a 1 inch to 1 inch ratio;"
tx-grand prairie-Article 8 Landscape and Screening,Protect larger trees,"Preservation of large trees. 
When authorized by the Tree Preservation Administrator, preservation of ​​trees of an Unprotected Tree species may mitigate removal of a Protected ​​Tree. The total Caliper Inches of such preserved trees shall meet or exceed ​​the total Caliper Inches of the Protected Tree to be removed. Trees to be ​​preserved shall be no smaller than three (3) Caliper Inches in diameter, shall ​​be in healthy and thriving condition prior to construction and shall be included ​​in the Tree protection plan, Section 8.16.6.A."
tx-grand prairie-Article 8 Landscape and Screening,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"A four-foot plastic fencing, silt fencing, or other method approved by the Tree ​​Preservation Administrator shall be installed around the drip line of all ​​Protected Tree(s) prior to commencement of construction."
tx-grand prairie-Article 8 Landscape and Screening,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,A mitigation fee hereby is established in the amount of Two hundred dollars ​​($200.00) per Caliper Inch for each Protected Tree removed and that has not been ​​otherwise mitigated pursuant to this section.
tx-garland-Article 4 Tree Preservation & Mitigation,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this Article 4 is to require the preservation of existing, healthy trees ​​as properties are developed or redeveloped, and to provide for the replacement of trees ​​when they are removed for the development and redevelopment of lands."
tx-garland-Article 4 Tree Preservation & Mitigation,Protect larger trees,"Trees of the following species having a minimum 18-inch diameter: American elm, ​​cedar elm, lacebark elm, chittam wood, persimmon, green & Texas ash, Pecan, all oak ​​and walnut species."
tx-garland-Article 4 Tree Preservation & Mitigation,Qualified Arborist required,"A Tree Management Plan must be prepared by a certified arborist or ​
registered landscape architect"
tx-garland-Article 4 Tree Preservation & Mitigation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,The protective measures and barriers to be used during construction to preserve the ​​protected trees that are to remain.
tx-garland-Article 4 Tree Preservation & Mitigation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,will be subject to civil penalties in the amount of ​​two hundred and fifty dollars per diameter inch of tree removed or injured:
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Clearly stated goals,"Generally. The requirements and standards set out in this Article are minimum standards and are intended 
to: 
Protect and preserve the appearance and character of the community in accordance with the City of 
Galveston 2011 Comprehensive Plan and any adopted neighborhood or special area plans; ​Increase the compatibility of adjacent uses; ​Mitigate the effects of noise, dust, debris, artificial light intrusions, and other externalities created by the 
use of land; ​Promote the preservation of its healthy mature tree canopy"
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Single-family lot protections,"Unless otherwise indicated in this Article, this Article applies in the municipal boundaries to all 
new development, redevelopment, or as defined by Article 11.301, Non-Conformity. This Article also applies 
to existing trees and landscaping where specifically indicated."
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Other,"Mature Tree Preservation. Healthy, mature trees that are preserved on-site shall count as more than one 
tree for the purposes of landscaping requirements, as set out in Table 9.303, Mature Tree Preservation 
Standards."
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Qualified Arborist required,"Certification of Requirements. The requirements of Section 9.303.B and Table 9.303 shall be certified by 
an International Society of Arboriculture certified Arborist or degreed Forester."
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Each protected root zone shall be barricaded during construction to prevent damage to the tree and its 
roots by construction equipment or soil compaction."
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Priority to natural stands,"A significant tree stand is a group of trees with interconnected canopies that cover a total of at least 
10,000 square feet of ground area."
tx-galveston-Article 9 Landscaping,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,$125.00 per caliper inch of tree removed for 10 inch DBH to 12 inch DBH caliper trees.
tx-frisco-Subsection 4.01 Tree Preservation Requirements,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this Article 4 is to require the preservation of existing, healthy trees ​​as properties are developed or redeveloped, and to provide for the replacement of trees ​​when they are removed for the development and redevelopment of lands."
tx-frisco-Subsection 4.01 Tree Preservation Requirements,Protect larger trees,"Trees of the following species having a minimum 18-inch diameter: American elm, ​​cedar elm, lacebark elm, chittam wood, persimmon, green & Texas ash, Pecan, all oak ​​and walnut species."
tx-frisco-Subsection 4.01 Tree Preservation Requirements,Qualified Arborist required,"s.A Tree Management Plan must be prepared by a certified arborist or ​
registered landscape architec"
tx-frisco-Subsection 4.01 Tree Preservation Requirements,Protect TPZ or CRZ,The protective measures and barriers to be used during construction to preserve the ​​protected trees that are to remain.
tx-frisco-Subsection 4.01 Tree Preservation Requirements,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,will be subject to civil penalties in the amount of ​​two hundred and fifty dollars per diameter inch of tree removed or injured:
tx-fortworth-Chapter 6 Development Standards,Other,Point system requirements. Bufferyards must earn a minimum of 25 points that are awarded for providing and maintaining ​specific landscaping and design features. The points are accumulated as follows:
tx-fortworth-Chapter 6 Development Standards,Clearly stated goals,"It is the purpose of this section to achieve 30% tree canopy coverage citywide and to promote a multi-aged urban forest. ​This may be accomplished by addressing the preservation and protection of healthy and significant trees, providing for the replacement ​and replanting of trees that are removed during development, and establishing additional tree canopy."
tx-fortworth-Chapter 6 Development Standards,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Prior to development activities, the contractor or subcontractor shall construct and maintain, for each ​preserved tree or tree cluster on a tract, a protective fence which encircles the outer limits of the critical root zone of the tree to protect it ​from development activities."
tx-fortworth-Chapter 6 Development Standards,Five years,Any preserved tree that dies or becomes hazardous and a threat to public safety or property due toconstruction activities within five years following the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy shall be replaced following the ​criteria outlined above for tree preservation and significant tree replacement by the original applicant or assigned party.
tx-fortworth-Chapter 6 Development Standards,Protect larger trees,Significant or large trees 27 inches in diameter
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Clearly stated goals,"Establish rules and regulations for the protection and preservation of native and/or established trees 
within the town."
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"Protected, specimen, and historic trees, except as specified in this section, shall possess the following respective 
characteristics or criteria:"
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Protect larger trees,"For 
the small tree list, a specimen tree shall be any tree that measures 13 inches or more in caliper width. For 
the medium tree list, a specimen tree shall be any tree that measures 19 inches or more in caliper width. 
For the large tree list, a specimen tree shall be any tree that measures 25 inches or more in caliper width."
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Qualified Arborist required,"The tree survey must be signed, and stamped or sealed, by a certified arborist, certified forester, or a 
registered landscape architect."
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Other,"Replacement trees required for the removal of protected trees located within the buildable area on a lot or 
site."
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"A monetary penalty of $250.00 per-caliper-inch of width of the protected tree(s) removed or damaged, ​payable to the town."
tx-flower mound-Chapter 94 Trees,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Prior to any and all construction or land development activity, the developer or property owner shall 
install four-foot-high plastic (or equivalent) safety fencing around the drip line of protected trees and six​foot​high chain-link fencing around the drip line of specimen and historic trees."
"tx-euless-Article VII Landscaping, Fences, Walls, Screening and ",Clearly stated goals,"Stabilizing ecological balance. To aid in stabilizing the environment’s ecological balance by contributing to the ​processes of air purification, oxygen regeneration, ground water recharge, and stormwater runoff retardation, ​while at the same time aiding in noise, glare and heat abatement."
"tx-euless-Article VII Landscaping, Fences, Walls, Screening and ",Single-family lot protections,"Except as otherwise provided below, these regulations shall apply to all land within the city. Such landscaping ​standards shall become applicable at such times as an application for a building permit is made. These ​requirements remain with any subsequent owner."
"tx-euless-Article VII Landscaping, Fences, Walls, Screening and ",Priority to natural stands,"The existing natural landscape character (especially native oak, elm and ​pecan trees) shall be preserved to the extent reasonable and feasible. In an area of the street yard containing a ​stand of trees, the applicant shall use best good faith efforts to preserve such trees"
tx-el paso-Chapter 18.46 Landscape,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the minimum requirements for irrigation and landscape for both 
residential and commercial property development within the corporate limits of the city. The regulations 
herein are designed to enhance the quality of life, increase property values and aesthetics of the city; while 
helping to improve air purification, reduce stormwater run-off, noise reduction and heat abatement while 
conserving energy, water and other natural resources."
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Clearly stated goals,"The city recognizes landscaping, tree preservation, buffering, and screening as important features and 
activities"
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Single-family lot protections,Applicability.
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Protect larger trees,"Provide for the preservation and protection of larger native and/or established trees, which provide a 
valuable amenity to the urban environment and which, once destroyed, can only be replaced after 
generations, if at all;"
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Priority to natural stands,"Enhance and preserve established tree stands adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Areas in order to 
further protect wildlife habitats and reduce impacts from new developments;"
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Protect TPZ or CRZ,"The developer shall erect an orange plastic mesh fence, or other approved fencing material, a minimum 
of four feet in height around each tree or group of trees to prevent the placement of debris, equipment, ​or fill within the dripline or critical root zone. The fence shall be installed prior to the release of any 
permit. If the protection fence is found removed, damaged, or altered at any time during construction 
prior to final inspection or landscape installation, a stop work order may be issued by the Building 
Official."
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Qualified Arborist required,"The tree survey and preservation/replacement plan shall be prepared by or under the supervision of an 
ISA certified or ASCA registered arborist, a SAF certified forester, botanist, professional land surveyor that 
has documented completion of at least eight hours of training in Texas tree identification, or a registered 
landscape architect."
"tx-denton-Subchapter 7.7 Landscaping, Screening, Bufferning, and Fences",Other,"Tree Preservation Credit. Additional credit shall be given for all protected trees that are preserved. 
Preserved credits shall be the sum of"
tx-dallas-Article X Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations,Protect larger trees,"SIGNIFICANT TREE means a protected healthy tree whose age, size, unique type, or natural or ​historical character are of special importance to the city, and meets the following species and size requirements: 
(A) Post oaks with a minimum diameter of 12 inches. 
(B) Trees of the following species having a minimum 24-inch diameter: American elm, bois d'arc, cedar ​elm, chittamwood, common persimmon, eastern red cedar, green ash, all other oaks, pecan, all walnut species, ​and white ash."
tx-dallas-Article X Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"SIGNIFICANT TREE means a protected healthy tree whose age, size, unique type, or natural or ​historical character are of special importance to the city, and meets the following species and size requirements: 
(A) Post oaks with a minimum diameter of 12 inches. 
(B) Trees of the following species having a minimum 24-inch diameter: American elm, bois d'arc, cedar ​elm, chittamwood, common persimmon, eastern red cedar, green ash, all other oaks, pecan, all walnut species, ​and white ash."
tx-dallas-Article X Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations,Clearly stated goals,"The process of urban growth and development with its alteration of the natural topography, vegetation, and ​creation of impervious cover can have a negative effect on the ecological balance of an area by causing ​increases in air temperatures and accelerating the processes of runoff, erosion, and sedimentation. The ​economic base of the city can and should be protected through the conservation and enhancement of the unique ​natural beauty, environment, and vegetative space in this area. Recognizing that the general objectives of this ​article are to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the city council further declares ​that this article is adopted for the following specific purposes:"
tx-dallas-Article X Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations,Other,"An existing, healthy, and protected tree on the lot or parkway may count as a required tree if it is not ​a boundary tree abutting adjacent private property."
tx-dallas-Article X Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations,Protect TPZ or CRZ,Tree protection fencing. Tree protection fences must be constructed within the development impact ​area unless an alternative is approved by the building official on the tree protection plan
tx-dallas-Article X Landscape and Tree Conservation Regulations,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"A person convicted of violating this division shall be subject to a fine of not less than $2,000.00 per protected ​tree removed or seriously injured without authorization, and not less than $2,000.00 per day for any other ​violation of this division."
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Clearly stated goals,"The City of Conroe is situated in the Piney Woods forest of east Texas. The city council finds that trees are 
important public resources that contribute to the unique character of the city and its physical, historical, ​cultural, aesthetic, ecological and economic environment. Trees reduce the effects of pollutants, provide 
wildlife habitat, shade and cooling, provide psychological benefits, and add value to real property. It is the 
goal of the city council to secure these benefits by maintaining the urban forest canopy over a significant 
area of the city."
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Protect larger trees,Heritage tree means a healthy tree with a DBH of 28 inches or more;
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Single-family lot protections,"Except as otherwise provided by this section the requirements of this article are applicable throughout the 
corporate limits of the city and apply to all types of development or development activity by both public and 
private entities, including but not limited to:"
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Qualified Arborist required,"Each tree survey shall be performed by a city registered urban forest professional and the results submitted 
on a scaled diagram of the property."
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Priority to natural stands,"The outline of each woodland tree stand to be preserved, with designation whether understory will 
remain and be claimed for additional credit;"
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,Protection of critical root zone during construction.
tx-conroe-Chapter 102 Vegitation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"Any person, firm or corporation that removes a protected tree without having secured a permit to authorize 
such removal shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $250.00 times the total diameter inches of all 
unlawfully removed protected trees."
tx-bryan-Article VII Landscaping,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Boundaries of disturbance, location of and construction details for the protective barrier the applicant 
plans to use to protect existing trees which are proposed to be retained from damage during 
construction. An example of these details is included below."
tx-bryan-Article VII Landscaping,Other,"Existing trees used for landscape credit must have a minimum trunk diameter of four and one-half 
inches or larger and be in a healthy physical state."
tx-brownsville-5.1 Tree Preservation,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this section is to conserve, protect, and enhance existing healthy trees and the natural landscape."
tx-brownsville-5.1 Tree Preservation,Single-family lot protections,"The provisions of this section are applicable to the following: 
All new residential and nonresidential development within the City limits and ETJ"
tx-brownsville-5.1 Tree Preservation,Protect larger trees,"Trees of twenty-four (24) caliper inches or greater not otherwise exempted are designated as ""Heritage 
Trees""."
tx-brownsville-5.1 Tree Preservation,Other,"Protected Tree. Protected Trees shall be mitigated at a one-to-one (1:1) caliper inch ratio at the time of 
planting for every tree removed. Replacement trees shall have a minimum caliper of three (3) inches. 
Heritage Tree. Heritage Trees shall be mitigated at a three-to-one (3:1) caliper inch ratio at the time of 
planting for every tree removed. Replacement trees shall have a minimum caliper of three (3) inches."
tx-brownsville-5.1 Tree Preservation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,Critical Root Zone Protection.
tx-brownsville-5.1 Tree Preservation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,$100.00 per caliper inch of Heritage Tree that is damaged or removed;
tx-austin-Section 3 Tree and Natural Area Preservation,Clearly stated goals,"The information in this section is intended to define the technical design criteria needed to achieve the tree 
and natural area preservation goals identified in Chapter 25-8, Subchapter B, Article 1 of the Land 
Development Code (LDC)."
tx-austin-Section 3 Tree and Natural Area Preservation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"While the full root system of the tree may extend three to four times the diameter of the dripline, the 
Critical Root Zone (CRZ) is an area surrounding the tree where root protection is important to tree 
survival. The CRZ is a circle centered on the tree where the radius of the circle is a number of feet 
equal to the diameter in inches of the tree. All ground within that circle is the CRZ."
tx-austin-Section 3 Tree and Natural Area Preservation,Other,Mitigation
tx-austin-Article 9 Landscaping,Other,"Trees required under this section must be planted or preserved in accordance with this division and the 
Environmental Criteria Manual."
tx-arlington-Unified Development Code,Clearly stated goals,"This section provides a methodology for tree removal and replacement. The ​​intent is to preserve certain size trees and/or require that their removal ​​shall be mitigated through replacement. This section is applicable to all ​​non-residential, multi-family, and mixed-use development, including non-structural improvements such as parking lots, site layouts, landscape ​​setbacks, and buffer yards."
tx-arlington-Unified Development Code,Other,"Determining Tree Points Earned ​​a. To determine the number of tree points earned, the applicant shall ​​inventory and combine the total caliper inches of all trees that are: 
(i) Preserved trees identified on the landscape plan greater than three ​​caliper inches in size; and 
(ii) Newly planted trees identified on the landscape plan three caliper ​​inches or greater in size."
tx-arlington-Unified Development Code,Priority to natural stands,"Trees shall be preserved in contiguous stands to preserve clusters of old ​
growth trees."
tx-arlington-Unified Development Code,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"All preserved trees remaining on-site shall have protective fencing, ​​located approximately at the tree's drip line."
tx-allen-Article VII Zoning Development Standards,Other,"For every protected tree that is preserved as part of a development, the owner shall receive tree credits, according to the 
following chart."
tx-allen-Article VII Zoning Development Standards,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"A protective fence shall be erected around each protected tree or group of protected trees at least beyond the drip line of such 
tree;"
tx-allen-Article VII Zoning Development Standards,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"No tree removal permit may be issued for a historic tree unless the owner establishes that preserving the historic tree constitutes an 
unreasonable financial hardship on the owner. Appeals from this determination shall be to the board of adjustment."
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Clearly stated goals,"The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the protection of heritage trees, significant trees, and trees and native 
vegetation in riparian corridors, as natural resources for the City, and to increase tree canopy over time by requiring 
tree preservation and planting of trees in all areas of the City."
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"Significant tree means: 
A rare, threatened, or endangered tree of any size, as defined or designated under state or federal law 
and included in the tree and vegetation technical manual; ​An Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) with a dbh of 20 inches or greater; and 
Any other tree with a dbh of 30 inches or greater, but excluding:"
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Protect larger trees,Any other tree with a dbh of 30 inches or greater
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Priority to natural stands,"No person shall remove a tree in a riparian corridor or native vegetation in a riparian corridor, unless the removal is 
undertaken pursuant to a tree and vegetation removal permit issued under SRC 808.030, undertaken pursuant to a tree 
conservation plan approved under SRC 808.035, or undertaken pursuant to a tree variance granted under SRC 808.045. 
Roots, trunks, and branches of trees removed in riparian corridors shall remain within the riparian corridor, unless 
determined to be a potential hazard or impediment to stream flow by the Director."
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Single-family lot protections,"A tree conservation plan is required in conjunction with any development proposal for the 
creation of lots or parcels to be used for single family uses"
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Other,"Mitigation measures. When less than 30 percent of all trees located on a property are designated for 
preservation under a tree conservation plan, any combination of one or more of the following mitigation 
measures shall be provided for each tree removed in excess of 70 percent:"
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Trees. All trees shall be protected during construction with the installation of an above ground silt fence, ​or its equivalent. 
The above ground silt fence shall encompass 100 percent of the critical root zone of the tree."
or-salem-CHAPTER 808 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"The planting and restoration costs included in the plan shall be equal to the monetary value of the 
regulated trees and/or native vegetation removed in violation of this chapter, or permit issued 
hereunder, as set forth in an appraisal acceptable to the Planning Administrator based upon the 
latest edition of ""Guide for Plant Appraisals"" (International Society of Arboriculture, Council of Tree 
and Landscape Appraisers)."
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Clearly stated goals,"The Tree Code is one of the implementation measures of the Urban Forest Plan. Together with education and other ​initiatives, these regulations protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Portland and are ​consistent with other plans and policies of the City. In so doing, the appearance of the City is enhanced and important ​ecological, cultural, and economic resources are protected for the benefit of the City’s residents and visitors."
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Single-family lot protections,In City of Portland. This Title applies to all trees within the City of Portland.
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,11.20.060 Heritage Trees.
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Protect larger trees,Private trees 12 or more inches in diameter are regulated by this Chapter
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Other,11.40.060 Tree Replacement Requirements.
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Intent. Tree protection during development helps to reduce the negative impacts of construction. The tree ​protection regulations keep the foliage crown, branch structure and trunk clear from direct contact and injury by ​equipment, materials or disturbances; preserve roots and soil in an intact and non-compacted state; and visibly identify ​the root protection zone in which no soil disturbance is permitted and other activities are restricted."
or-portland-TITLE 11 Trees.gov,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"Civil penalties. The City Forester or PP&D Director may issue a fee, penalty notice or citation, as applicable, to ​any person who cuts, removes, prunes or harms any tree without a permit as required by this Title or is ​otherwise in non-compliance with any term, condition, limitation or requirement of an approval granted under ​this Title, and require payment of a civil penalty up to $1,000 per day. Each tree constitutes a separate violation, ​and each day that the person fails to obtain a permit or remains in non-compliance with a permit or tree plan ​may also constitute a separate violation."
or-medford-Chapter 10.780 Landscape and Irrigation Requirements,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Existing trees to be preserved shall be fully secured by fencing at the canopy edge for the purpose of ​
protecting the tree from disturbance and soil compaction during construction."
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Clearly stated goals,"It is the intent of this section to provide for tree protection and the safe, orderly removal and replacement of ​​trees on developed and undeveloped sites, and to provide for good stewardship of the urban forest. The city of ​​Gresham benefits from a large number of trees consisting both of natural growth and those planted throughout ​​the years. The retention and establishment of trees adds to the livability of the community by enhancing its ​​aesthetic beauty, minimizing surface water and groundwater run-off and diversion, filtering noise and air ​​pollution, and promoting soil stability. Because uncontrolled cutting or destruction of trees within the city ​​decreases the community’s livability, it is in the public interest to preserve significant trees, to control the ​​cutting of trees, and to protect trees from damage during construction and from improper pruning."
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Protected Trees w/ multi characteristics,"Tree Types: Required, Regulated, Significant"
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Protect larger trees,"Definition of Regulated Tree: ​
A tree that has a Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of 8 inches or greater"
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Other,Tree Replacement: Existing Development
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Qualified Arborist required,"the Certified Arborist preparing the plan, if a Certified Arborist is required below. The ​​Tree Protection Plan shall show all required tree protection, but is only required to be prepared by a ​​Certified Arborist if activity (including but not limited to: construction equipment traffic/maneuvering, ​​material storage, and grading) is proposed within the tree protection zone."
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"A tree protection zone shall be installed with protective fencing around all Regulated, Required, and ​​Significant Trees/Significant Grove"
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Priority to natural stands,"For a Significant Grove, the perimeter of the Grove shall be where the area of ​​protection is located with the radius measured from each tree located along the perimeter of the Grove"
or-gresham-SECTION 91000 Tree Regulations,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,for violation of the provision of Section 9.1000 shall also replace the removed trees with like trees as ​​specified by the City or pay into the City’s designated tree fund the equal replacement value of ​​removed trees.
or-corvallis-Chapter 4.12 Significant Vegetation Protection,Priority to natural stands,"The Natural Resources Overlay includes properties within the Corvallis Urban Growth Boundary that contain 
Significant Vegetation in either an area inventoried as a wildlife habitat area, or in an area inventoried as an 
Isolated Tree Grove."
or-corvallis-Chapter 4.12 Significant Vegetation Protection,Single-family lot protections,Applicability.
or-corvallis-Chapter 4.12 Significant Vegetation Protection,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Existing trees shall be considered preserved only if no cutting, filling, or compaction of the soil takes place between the 
trunk of the tree and the perimeter of the tree's Circle of Protection. A Circle of Protection is created by the greater of 
the two areas defined by the formulas below: 
A radius in feet that equals the diameter in inches of the tree trunk at four feet above Natural Grade. 
For example, a 15-in. diameter tree creates a 15 feet radius of protected area; or 
A perimeter located five feet outside of the tree's drip-line."
or-corvallis-Chapter 4.12 Significant Vegetation Protection,Qualified Arborist required,"The 
appraised value of the vegetation shall be determined by using the Council of Tree and Landscape 
Appraisers Guide for Plant Appraisal and shall be applied by an ISA Certified Arborist Trained in this 
process. If the cost of providing the mitigation measures is less than 50 percent of the appraised value of 
the removed or damaged vegetation, payment in the amount of the unused value shall be dedicated to 
the City's Urban Forestry Project Account, to be used to plant additional trees and restore associated tree 
ecosystems elsewhere in the community."
"or-corvallis-Chapter 4.2 Landscaping, Buffering, Screening",Clearly stated goals,"The City recognizes the aesthetic and economic value of landscaping and encourages its use to establish a 
pleasant community character, unify developments, and buffer or screen unsightly features; to soften and 
buffer large-scale structures and parking lots; and to aid in energy conservation by providing shade from the 
sun and shelter from the wind. The community desires and intends all properties to be landscaped and 
maintained."
oh-toledo-CHAPTER 1108 Landscaping and Screening,Clearly stated goals,"To regulate the planting and preservation of landscape materials to promote general health, safety and welfare; to protect, ​preserve and promote the aesthetic appeal, character and value of the surrounding neighborhoods; provide coordinated ​streetscapes; reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff and improve the appearance of parking lots."
oh-toledo-CHAPTER 1108 Landscaping and Screening,Protect larger trees,All trees in excess of 12 inches in diameter must be retained to the maximum practical extent
oh-toledo-CHAPTER 1108 Landscaping and Screening,Other,"Existing Landscape Material Credits. 
1. Trees. Credit may be given for existing Canopy Trees, Evergreen Trees and Understory Trees as follows:"
oh-toledo-CHAPTER 1108 Landscaping and Screening,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Prior to any site demolition, or grading, barriers must be constructed around existing trees and shrubs to be preserved."
oh-springfield-CHAPTER 1158,Clearly stated goals,"Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to assure that trees are planted and/or preserved with the development or ​redevelopment of buildings and parking areas and with the establishment or conversion of uses according to the best ecological concepts, ​environmental objectives, and site planning principles."
oh-springfield-CHAPTER 1158,Other,Trees shall be planted at the minimum ratio of one (1) tree for every 500 square feet of total building coverage of the lot. ​Existing trees with a minimum trunk diameter of six (6) inches measured six (6) inches above established ​grade may be substituted for new trees at the ratio of one (1) existing tree for every two (2) new trees.
oh-kettering-CHAPTER 1147 Landscaping & Bufferyards,Protect larger trees,"For purposes of this section, a “protected tree” means any large tree, other than any variety of Ash ​​tree susceptible to the Emerald Ash Borer, that is equal to or larger than 8 inch diameter breast ​​height (DBH)."
oh-kettering-CHAPTER 1147 Landscaping & Bufferyards,Protect TPZ or CRZ,Protective barriers shall be installed around each protected tree or group of protected trees ​​that are designated for protection.
oh-kettering-CHAPTER 1147 Landscaping & Bufferyards,Qualified Arborist required,"A landscape architect, a surveyor, a professional engineer, or a certified arborist retained by the applicant;"
oh-dayton-Division 4 Subdivision Design Standards,Priority to natural stands,"Due regard shall be shown for preserving outstanding natural features such as scenic spots, watercourses or 
exceptionally fine groves of trees. Dedication to and acceptance by a public agency is usually the best means 
of assuring their preservation."
oh-cuyahogafalls-1145.04 Tree Preservation & Protection,Clearly stated goals,"Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to preserve the public benefits of shade, beauty, and other attributes of ​mature trees and to recognize the difficulty in replacing these benefits in light of the time it takes trees to reach ​maturity."
oh-cuyahogafalls-1145.04 Tree Preservation & Protection,Protect larger trees,Preservation of Larger Trees. Trees on public or private property with a 18-inch or greater trunk caliper dbh ​(diameter at breast height) at 4.5 feet above grade at the base of the trunk shall not be removed without a permit ​issued by the Planning Director.
oh-cuyahogafalls-1145.04 Tree Preservation & Protection,Other,". Replacement of Removed Trees. 
1. Legally Removed Trees. Any tree required to be preserved hereunder that is removed under 1145.04A2 shall either ​be: ​a. Moved to another location, or ​b. Replaced with: 
1. Another tree of a caliper no less than 15 percent of that of the removed tree, or 
2. Multiple trees the combined calipers of which total not less than 25 percent of that of the removed trees."
oh-cuyahogafalls-1145.04 Tree Preservation & Protection,Other,"Credit Toward Requirements. The Planning Director shall credit toward the requirements of Table 1145-20 healthy ​trees or shrubs existing on a site prior to development, that are located within proposed landscaped areas, and that ​are proposed to be preserved. Except as provided in Section 1145.04 A. 2, each preserved tree or shrub meeting the ​requirements of Table 1145-20 shall reduce by one the number of new trees or shrubs, respectively, required."
oh-cuyahogafalls-1145.04 Tree Preservation & Protection,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"Purpose. Protective barriers are required to prevent mechanical injuries to trees intended to be pre-served that ​are caused by soil compaction, unnecessary cutting of roots, fire, collisions with heavy equipment, carelessness ​with tools, or girding with guy wires, and injury caused by solvents, paints, oils, or other chemicals."
oh-cuyahogafalls-1145.04 Tree Preservation & Protection,Priority to natural stands,". Stream Corridor areas (Section 1125.02) and Residential Conservation Overlay District (Section 1132.20) 
1. All trees in Stream Corridor areas and in Primary and Secondary Preserved areas in Residential Conservation ​Overlay Districts shall be protected but not inventoried as stated in 2 a and b above. 
2. Inventory shall only designate “Stream Corridor Area” or “Primary and Secondary Preserved Area” in any ​Residential Conservation Overlay Districts. These areas shall be protected but do not have to be inventoried."
oh-cleveland-CHAPTER 341 – DESIGN REVIEW,Protect TPZ or CRZ,"measures to be taken to protect new and ​mature trees during construction, and to protect roots and soil during construction, following Best Management Standards and ANSI ​Standards for Arboriculture, as may be amended from time to time"
oh-cleveland-CHAPTER 341 – DESIGN REVIEW,Protect larger trees,"(a) All trees with a DBH of over six (6) inches shall be preserved, maintained and protected during construction, a tree's roots shall be ​protected, and the size of the Tree Protection Zone shall be, in accordance with Best Management Standards and ANSI Standards for ​Arboriculture, as may be amended from time to time."
oh-cleveland-CHAPTER 341 – DESIGN REVIEW,Fines above $100 per inch dbh,"whether by negligence or ​otherwise, shall be charged one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per area of damage to the above ground portion of the tree"