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Tree Service in Bee Cave, TX

Bee Cave requires a Tree Removal Permit before cutting protected trees, with heritage status triggered at 24 inches caliper on non-exempt native species. Oak trimming is restricted February 1 through June 30 each year to prevent oak wilt, with a mandatory bleach-and-alcohol tool-sterilization protocol. Site development plans must retain 60% of existing 4-inch-caliper-or-larger trees. Confirm current rules with Bee Cave Planning & Development before removal.

Tree permits in Bee Cave

Ordinance
Bee Cave UDC Article 6 (Tree Preservation)
Permit required at
8 inches DBH
Heritage tree at
24 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
60% tree-preservation required for 4"+ caliper trees during development. Tree Removal Permit (180-day validity) issued by Building Official. Oak trimming restricted July 1 – Feb 1.
Protected species
Native non-exempt species per UDC § 6.1.4 — exempt list includes hackberry, Ashe juniper, mesquite
Code citation
Bee Cave UDC Article 6 (Tree Preservation); Article 5 (Landscape & Screening)

Who issues the permit: Bee Cave Planning & Development Department — 512-767-6600

Ordinance details verified 2026-04-20 against the sources below. Confirm current rules with Bee Cave before removal.

Some of Bee Cave’s ordinance detail is still open against the city’s own code and is not published here. Bee Cave can confirm the current rule for your property, and so can we.

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Tree permits in Bee Cave — common questions

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Bee Cave?

Tree survey + removal permit required during development for protected trees; heritage at 24” caliper on non-exempt species.

Which trees are protected in Bee Cave?

Native non-exempt species per UDC § 6.1.4 — exempt list includes hackberry, Ashe juniper, mesquite

What does Bee Cave require when a protected tree is removed?

60% tree-preservation required for 4”+ caliper trees during development. Tree Removal Permit (180-day validity) issued by Building Official. Oak trimming restricted July 1 – Feb 1.

Who issues tree permits in Bee Cave?

Bee Cave Planning & Development Department — 512-767-6600

Which code governs tree removal in Bee Cave?

Bee Cave UDC Article 6 (Tree Preservation); Article 5 (Landscape & Screening)

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