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Old Posted Aug 16, 2011, 6:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LMich View Post
This is something that absolutely drives me batty where I live. Whenever they decide to redo streetscapes in my city, they either cut down the existing trees, and only add a few back, or they don't add any back, at all. I understand the added expense, but there should be some kind of bylaw that all existing vegetation must be replaced if they are going to remove it.
Austin requires a permit for the removal or impact to any tree that is 60 inches in circumference or 19 inches in diameter. Trees are measured at a standard 4.5 feet off the ground. The City also requires large trees to be included in site plans of any project that is being developed. The City also has a requirement that says whatever size tree(s) are replaced, that the diameter size be replaced.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/trees/default.htm
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