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Tree Service in Buda, TX

Buda classifies trees into three tiers. Protected trees (8 to 20 inches caliper) can be removed with a Planning Director permit; Signature trees (20 to 30 inches) get extra scrutiny; Heritage trees (30 inches or more) can only be removed after a full City Council public hearing. Common invasives (hackberry, Ashe juniper, mesquite, Chinese tallow, Bradford pear, ligustrum, chinaberry) are exempt. Confirm current rules with Buda Planning before removal.

Tree permits in Buda

Ordinance
Buda UDC §4.04 (Tree Preservation)
Permit required at
8 inches DBH
Heritage tree at
30 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
Protected (8–20"): Director of Planning approves. Signature (20–30"): enhanced review. Heritage (30"+): City Council approval required after public hearing.
Protected species
All species EXCEPT exempt list: Hackberry, Eastern Red Cedar, Common Ashe Juniper, Chinaberry, Mesquite, Ligustrum, Chinese Tallow, Bradford Pear
Code citation
Buda UDC § 4.04 (Tree Preservation)
Last amended
2019-12

Who issues the permit: Buda Planning Department — 512-295-8845

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

Tree services we provide in Buda

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Tree permits in Buda — common questions

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Buda?

Three-tier system: 8–20” Protected, 20–30” Signature, 30”+ Heritage (Council public hearing required for heritage removal).

Which trees are protected in Buda?

All species EXCEPT exempt list: Hackberry, Eastern Red Cedar, Common Ashe Juniper, Chinaberry, Mesquite, Ligustrum, Chinese Tallow, Bradford Pear

What does Buda require when a protected tree is removed?

Protected (8–20”): Director of Planning approves. Signature (20–30”): enhanced review. Heritage (30”+): City Council approval required after public hearing.

Who issues tree permits in Buda?

Buda Planning Department — 512-295-8845

Which code governs tree removal in Buda?

Buda UDC § 4.04 (Tree Preservation)

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