Arlington Tree Removal Permit & Ordinance Guide

Tarrant County, Texas

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Protected Tree Definition

6.0" DBH minimum for protection

Protected tree: 6 inches DBH or greater on non-single-family lots. Heritage trees (24+ inches DBH of qualifying species) receive enhanced mitigation requirements.

Heritage / Landmark Trees

Heritage trees: 24+ inches DBH of qualifying native species (post oak, live oak, pecan, cedar elm, bur oak, bald cypress).

Permit Requirements

Tree Survey and Tree Preservation Plan required with development applications (plat, site plan, building permit). Tree removal permit required for protected and heritage trees.

Who can apply: Property owner or authorized agent with ISA Certified Arborist report

Required Report Sections

Tree survey with species, DBH, canopy dripline, condition assessment, mitigation calculation, replanting plan

Replacement Requirements

Caliper-inch mitigation with enhanced ratio for heritage trees

On-site replacement preferred; payment to Arlington Urban Forestry Fund when infeasible.

Fees & Fines

Processing Time

4-6 weeks

Required Certifications

ISA Certified Arborist

Municipal Code

Arlington Unified Development Code Chapter 5 (Landscaping and Tree Preservation)

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Contact

Planning & Development Services

(817) 459-6502

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Data last verified: April 2026. This information is provided as a reference. Always verify requirements directly with Arlington before submitting permits or reports.

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