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Tree Service in Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park requires a survey of every 6-inch-caliper-or-larger tree before development, with 50% of preferred-species trees preserved on site. When removals happen, the fee-in-lieu scales steeply: $150 per inch for 8–18.9-inch trees, $300 per inch for 19–25.9-inch trees, and $450 per inch for heritage trees 26 inches or larger. On finished residential lots, routine pruning and smaller-tree removal generally don't require a permit. Confirm current rules with Cedar Park Planning before removal.

Tree permits in Cedar Park

Ordinance
Cedar Park Article 14.07 (Tree & Landscape)
Permit required at
8 inches DBH
Heritage tree at
26 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
Fee-in-lieu: $450/inch (heritage 26"+), $300/inch (19–25.9"), $150/inch (8–18.9"). Utility 4"+ caliper hardwood removals require 1:1 replacement with min 3-inch caliper trees. 50% of 6"+ caliper preferred-list trees must be preserved on site.
Protected species
Species from Austin Grow Green Guide + LCRA preferred plant lists
Code citation
Cedar Park Code of Ordinances Article 14.07
Last amended
2019-03

Who issues the permit: Cedar Park Planning Department — 512-401-5000

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

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Tree permits in Cedar Park — common questions

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Cedar Park?

Survey required for 6”+ caliper trees; 50% retention on development sites; heritage designation at 26” diameter; tiered fees-in-lieu $150–$450/inch.

Which trees are protected in Cedar Park?

Species from Austin Grow Green Guide + LCRA preferred plant lists

What does Cedar Park require when a protected tree is removed?

Fee-in-lieu: $450/inch (heritage 26”+), $300/inch (19–25.9”), $150/inch (8–18.9”). Utility 4”+ caliper hardwood removals require 1:1 replacement with min 3-inch caliper trees. 50% of 6”+ caliper preferred-list trees must be preserved on site.

Who issues tree permits in Cedar Park?

Cedar Park Planning Department — 512-401-5000

Which code governs tree removal in Cedar Park?

Cedar Park Code of Ordinances Article 14.07

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