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Tree Service in Sunset Valley, TX

Sunset Valley protects every tree 10 inches diameter or larger — one of the strictest thresholds in Central Texas. Heritage and Ancestral trees get additional protection, with Ancestral designation triggered at 30-inch diameter for large species or 15-inch for small species from the heritage list. A Tree Removal Permit application (one per tree, with photos) is required. Call Public Works at 512-891-9103 for an arborist site visit. Confirm current rules with Sunset Valley Public Works before removal.

Tree permits in Sunset Valley

Ordinance
Sunset Valley § 150.771 (Protected + Heritage + Ancestral)
Permit required at
10 inches DBH
Heritage tree at
30 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
Tree Removal Permit application required (one per tree, with photos); on-site certified arborist visit available.
Protected species
Heritage species list per § 150.771
Code citation
Sunset Valley Code of Ordinances § 150.771

Who issues the permit: Sunset Valley Public Works & Environmental Services — 512-891-9103

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

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

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Tree permits in Sunset Valley — common questions

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Sunset Valley?

All trees 10” diameter or larger are protected; ancestral designation at 30” (large species) or 15” (small species).

Which trees are protected in Sunset Valley?

Heritage species list per § 150.771

What does Sunset Valley require when a protected tree is removed?

Tree Removal Permit application required (one per tree, with photos); on-site certified arborist visit available.

Who issues tree permits in Sunset Valley?

Sunset Valley Public Works & Environmental Services — 512-891-9103

Which code governs tree removal in Sunset Valley?

Sunset Valley Code of Ordinances § 150.771

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