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Tree Service in Kyle, TX

Kyle requires a Tree Removal Plan and written approval from the Director of Planning before any protected tree 12 inches DBH or larger can be removed. If the tree is a specimen or protected species, the application must include a letter of justification with photographs and (where appropriate) a certified arborist condition letter. The provisions are triggered by activities requiring a land development permit — residential-lot pruning on a finished home is typically outside the scope. Confirm current rules with Kyle Planning before removal.

Tree permits in Kyle

Ordinance
Kyle Ch. 54 § 54-12 (Landscaping & Screening)
Permit required at
12 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
Tree removal plan required before protected/specimen tree removal; letter of justification + photos + certified arborist condition letter (where applicable).
Protected species
Native hardwoods + specimen trees per § 54-12
Code citation
Kyle Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 § 54-12

Who issues the permit: Kyle Planning & Community Development — 512-262-3960

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

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

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Tree permits in Kyle — common questions

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

Protected trees 12” DBH or larger require written approval from Director of Planning; triggered by land-development permits.

Which trees are protected in Kyle?

Native hardwoods + specimen trees per § 54-12

What does Kyle require when a protected tree is removed?

Tree removal plan required before protected/specimen tree removal; letter of justification + photos + certified arborist condition letter (where applicable).

Who issues tree permits in Kyle?

Kyle Planning & Community Development — 512-262-3960

Which code governs tree removal in Kyle?

Kyle Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 § 54-12

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