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It’s important to understand Dallas’ current Tree and
Landscape ordinance and see how it applies to you and your
neighborhood. At times, the city code can be complex to
comprehend, but is important to learn. Below are the main Dallas City Code sections that relate
to trees.
Selected Ordinance Section Summaries
Of these ordinances below, the Committee has summarized a
few areas of interest.
Dallas City Tree Ordinance Text
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Dallas City Tree Ordinance
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Section Number |
Title |
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Section 7A-16(a) |
Prohibiting the Posting of Notices on Poles, Trees and Structures |
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Section 18-14** |
Vegetation In Alley, Street or Sidewalk |
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Section 27-11(a)(5) |
Minimum Standards; Responsibilities of Owner |
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Section 48-1 |
Park Board – Authority to Regulate Planting,
Cutting, Etc. |
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Section 48-2 |
Same – Appointment and Qualifications of City
Forester |
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Section 48-3 |
Duty to Encourage Planting of Trees; Pecuniary
Interest in Marketing Trees |
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Section 48-4 |
Permits Required for Planting, Trimming, Spraying,
Etc. |
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Section 48-5 |
Injuring Trees |
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Section 48-6 |
Interfering with Work of Park Board |
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Section 48-7 |
Protection of Trees in Case of Erection or Repair of
Buildings |
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Section 48-8 |
Removal of Electric Wires to Permit Pruning, Etc. |
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Section 48-9 |
Injuring Trees, Shrubs or Plants on Another’s
Property |
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Section 48-10 |
Discharge of Oil, Brine or Substance Likely to
Injure Grass, Shrubs or Trees |
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Section 48-11** |
Duty to Remove Dead, Diseased and Damaged Trees from
Parkway |
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Section 51A – 5.1 |
Flood Plain and Escarpment Zone Regulations
[PDF] |
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Section 51A-10.100/130** |
Landscape and Tree Preservation Regulations
[PDF] |
** Please read UFAC’s summary of
these 3 ordinance sections above
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