APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE.
Austin City Code § 25-8-645
in effect§ 25-8-645 - APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE.
(A) For a heritage tree located on public property or a public street or easement, an application requesting a variance to allow removal of the heritage tree may be filed by:
(1) a City department, public utility, or political subdivision with the authority to install utility lines or other public facilities in or above the property, street, or easement; or
(2) the owner of property adjoining the site of the tree.
(B) For a heritage tree located on private property, an application requesting a variance to allow removal of the heritage tree may be filed by:
(1) the owner of the property on which the tree is located; or
(2) the city arborist, if the tree is seriously diseased or is a safety hazard.
(C) An application requesting a variance to allow removal of a heritage tree must:
(1) be filed with the director of the Planning and Development Review Department; and
(2) include the fee prescribed by ordinance; and
(3) include the information prescribed by the Administrative Criteria Manual.
(D) The application fee is not required if the application is based solely on the criteria in Subsections 25-8-624(A)(3), (4) or (5).
Source: Ord. 20100204-038.
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=TIT25LADE_CH25-8EN_SUBCHAPTER_BTRNAARPRENSP_ART1TRNAARPR_DIV3HETR_S25-8-645APVAFetched: 10/27/2026