The purpose of these landscaping, street tree, screening, and buffer requirements is to provide standards that will protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public, enhance property values, and improve the appearance of the community through preservation of natural resources, trees, and native plants and maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
In a nutshell, this resource offers:
- City-level tree protections to protect existing vegetation
- Official guidance on climate resilient tree planting
How to use this resource:
- As an example of a municipal ordinance on tree preservation.
Author: City of San Antonio
Date published: 2026
Resource is available online here.