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Tree Service in Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville regulates tree preservation through UDC Subchapter 12, which applies to development sites requiring a site plan or subdivision. Trees 8 inches DBH and larger must be identified on a tree survey; mitigation credits are applied at 1:1 for 3–17-inch DBH trees and 2:1 for 18-inch-and-larger trees. Public trees on City property are separately protected under Chapter 95 Article IV. On existing residential lots with finished homes, routine pruning and removal is not typically permit-triggered. Confirm current rules with Pflugerville Planning before removal.

Tree permits in Pflugerville

Ordinance
Pflugerville UDC Subchapter 12 (Tree Preservation Standards)
Permit required at
8 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
Mitigation credits: 1:1 caliper for 3–17" DBH trees, 2:1 for 18"+ DBH trees. Per UDC § 12.8 Mitigation for Tree Removal + Tree Technical Manual.
Protected species
Native protected species per UDC § 12.3 + Tree Technical Manual (Appendix A)
Code citation
Pflugerville UDC Subchapter 12; Appendix A Tree Technical Manual; Chapter 95 Art. IV (Public Tree Protection)

Who issues the permit: Pflugerville Planning Department — 512-990-6300

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

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Tree permits in Pflugerville — common questions

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

Tree survey required for 8”+ DBH during site development; mitigation credits 1:1 for 3–17”, 2:1 for 18”+ DBH.

Which trees are protected in Pflugerville?

Native protected species per UDC § 12.3 + Tree Technical Manual (Appendix A)

What does Pflugerville require when a protected tree is removed?

Mitigation credits: 1:1 caliper for 3–17” DBH trees, 2:1 for 18”+ DBH trees. Per UDC § 12.8 Mitigation for Tree Removal + Tree Technical Manual.

Who issues tree permits in Pflugerville?

Pflugerville Planning Department — 512-990-6300

Which code governs tree removal in Pflugerville?

Pflugerville UDC Subchapter 12; Appendix A Tree Technical Manual; Chapter 95 Art. IV (Public Tree Protection)

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