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Removal of a regulated tree The tree permitting process for residential properties that meet the above criteria is consolidated with the Residential Plan Review application process, therefore submittal of an online Tree Ordinance Review Application is not required. Residential New. The tree permit will be created along with the residential building permit. When a protected tree is not development-related but impacted by utility issues, disease or other conditions, a Tree Ordinance Review Application is required.

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File a written notice of intent to remove the tree.

Dec 31, Any tree 19″ DBH and larger requires a permit, even on your own property. If the tree is not dead, dying or dangerous, you will be required to do mitigation (plant new trees or care for existing trees).Estimated Reading Time: 1 min. Mar 29, There are two different types of residential tree permits in the City of Austin.

They are the Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) and the Residential New Construction and New Addition Application.

In the cooler months, new growth slows or stops and makes pruning and maintenance easier.

When do you submit a residential tree permit? Most people will need to fill out the Tree Ordinance Review shrubremover.barted Reading Time: 2 mins. May 24, The Residential Permit is required for: Tree pruning that removes more than 25 % of the canopy; Removal of a protected tree Any developments within the critical root zone The Austin tree ordinance rules governing the granting of permits state that submittal of a TORA will not be necessary if the permitting process meets the above shrubremover.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

You are allowed to remove a tree without a permit as long as it is not a protected tree. What size trees are protected? A protected size tree is determined by measuring the tree trunk at feet above the ground. This is commonly known as DBH (diameter at breast height).

A tree within the Austin city limits is protected once it reaches 19 shrubremover.barted Reading Time: 4 mins.