AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Austin City Code § 6-3-26
in effect§ 6-3-26 - AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
(A) If an owner fails to comply with a notice issued under Section 6-3-25 (Notice of Obstruction of Public Right-of-Way), the urban forester may trim or remove a tree or plant over a street or an adjacent sidewalk or public easement to:
(1) provide a minimum clearance of 14 feet above the street level;
(2) provide an unobstructed view for traffic; or
(3) remove overgrowth or obstructions to public use.
(B) The city manager may determine when a tree or plant requires trimming or removal under this section.
Source: 1992 Code Sections 15-10-6(A) and (C), 16-7-41, and 16-7-45; Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.
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=TIT6ENCOCO_CH6-3TRVE_ART2RETRPLMA_S6-3-26AUMAPURI-WFetched: 10/27/2026
