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Leander's ordinance protects Heritage Trees during subdivision and site development, requiring 100% preservation of heritage trees unless City Council approves a mitigation plan. Residential lot owners in Leander can generally remove a tree without a permit once the house is complete and occupied, though front-yard removals may trigger replanting requirements (2x 2-inch or 1x 3-inch caliper). Developers face the strictest requirements — Planning & Zoning review and Council approval for any heritage removal. Confirm current rules with Leander Planning before removal.

Tree permits in Leander

Ordinance
Leander UDC — Protected + Heritage
If a protected tree comes down
Residential front-yard replacement: 2x 2-inch caliper OR 1x 3-inch caliper tree. Heritage tree removal requires P&Z + City Council approved mitigation plan.
Protected species
Native hardwood species enumerated in UDC
Code citation
Leander Code Ch. 14 Zoning Ord. Exhibit A Art. VI; Subdivision Ord. § 50
Last amended
2024 (Ord. 24-050)

Who issues the permit: Leander Planning Department — 512-528-2700

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

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Tree permits in Leander — common questions

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

Heritage trees preserved at 100%; Council-approved mitigation plan required for removal. Residential front-yard removals require replanting.

Which trees are protected in Leander?

Native hardwood species enumerated in UDC

What does Leander require when a protected tree is removed?

Residential front-yard replacement: 2x 2-inch caliper OR 1x 3-inch caliper tree. Heritage tree removal requires P&Z + City Council approved mitigation plan.

Who issues tree permits in Leander?

Leander Planning Department — 512-528-2700

Which code governs tree removal in Leander?

Leander Code Ch. 14 Zoning Ord. Exhibit A Art. VI; Subdivision Ord. § 50

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