Tree Service in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown protects Heritage Trees — native hardwoods 26 inches DBH or larger, including all oaks, pecan, elm, cypress, walnut, ash, and magnolia. Any Heritage Tree removal or pruning requires staff review under UDC Sections 3.23 and 3.24. For development sites, a full tree survey of 8-inch-or-larger trees is required, with a Tree Preservation Plan + Mitigation Table recorded on the plat. Contact trees@georgetowntexas.gov with questions. Confirm current rules with Georgetown Planning before removal.
Tree permits in Georgetown
- Ordinance
- Georgetown UDC §§ 3.23, 3.24, 8.02
- Permit required at
- 8 inches DBH
- Heritage tree at
- 26 inches DBH
- If a protected tree comes down
- Tree Preservation Plan + Mitigation Table required on development plats. Heritage tree removal/pruning requires staff review per UDC § 3.23/3.24. Mitigation via on-site replacement or fee-in-lieu.
- Protected species
- Live Oak, Post Oak, various oak species, Bald Cypress, American Elm, Pecan, Walnut, Texas Ash, Southern Magnolia
- Code citation
- Georgetown Unified Development Code §§ 3.23, 3.24, 8.02
- Last amended
- 2021-09-14
Who issues the permit: Georgetown Planning Department — trees@georgetowntexas.gov
Tree services we provide in Georgetown
- Tree Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Tree Care
- Tree Planting
- Stump Grinding
- Oak Wilt
- Air-Spade Services
- Construction Sites
- Mulching & Composting
- Shaded Fuel Breaks
- Consulting
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