TREES.
Austin City Code § 8-1-20
in effect§ 8-1-20 - TREES.
(A) A person may not alter a tree for use as an anchor post for rock climbing, a hammock, a slackline, or a highline.
(B) A person may not use a tree as an anchor post for rock climbing, a hammock, a slackline, or a highline if the tree is:
(1) less than 12 inches in diameter;
(2) a heritage tree, as that term is used in Title 25 (Land Development), or
(3) the tree is posted as being a tree that may not be used for an anchor post.
Source: Ord. No. 20240229-046, Pt. 5, 3-11-24.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8PARE_CH8-1PAAD_ART2REPAUS_S8-1-20TRFetched: 10/27/2026