Mayor Dyson Removes Tree Removal, Pruning and Replacement Requirements

Rollingwood Residents, 

The considerable storms on Friday, May 28, 2021 left widespread damage to trees throughout the city. This will undoubtedly require residents and property owners to remove damaged trees for the sake of health and safety, let alone best practices. This will reflect an unexpected cost for the property owner, which could create hardships for the same. To facilitate the process and safeguard against compounding the hardship, Mayor Michael Dyson is waiving the tree replacement requirement of Division 10, Subdivision 2, Section 107-375, per authority granted to me under Section 107-375(g). 

Further, since numerous health and safety issues exist as a result of this storm, Mayor Michael Dyson has declared that residents may perform emergency removal and/or pruning of protected trees under Section 107-373(b). Therefore, trees that were damaged during the mentioned storms, no permitting liability exists if you are operating to remove a tree that presents a clear and immediate threat to persons or structures. We also kindly remind you that it is Oak Wilt season, and that you please treat any damage to oak trees quickly and appropriately to safeguard against unintentional spread. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant City Administrator, Ashley Wayman at awayman@rollingwoodtx.gov.

Thank you Mayor Dyson for taking this important step to protect our residents and property.

Thank you,

City of Rollingwood