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New details on south shore office tower
By Shonda Novak – Austin American-Statesman Click Here to view the original article. A developer has released new details and images of an office tower
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A tree qualifies as a Heritage Tree in the City of Austin if the tree trunk measured from 4.5 feet from existing ground is larger than 2 feet in diameter and is one of the following species: Texas Ash, Bald Cypress, American Elm, Cedar Elm, Texas Madrone, Bigtooth Maple, Pecan, Arizona Walnut, and Eastern Black Walnut, and all Oak Trees.
When trees have multiple stems, if the diameter of the largest stem plus half of all other stems is two feet or larger, it is considered a Heritage Tree as well.
Heritage Trees larger than 24-inches, but smaller than 30-inches require an administrative variance from the director of the Development Services Department prior to removal. Reasons for removal may include: if the tree is in very poor health or poses a safety hazard. Trees larger than 30-inches require a land use commission public hearing before a variance can be granted.
As defined in Ordinance No. 20100204-038, the urban forest has social, ecological, economic, historical, and aesthetic benefits for the citizens of Austin. For example, Austin’s trees have been estimated to store up to 100,000 tons of CO2 per year. To ensure the protection of the urban forest, a Heritage Tree ordinance was adopted.
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By Shonda Novak – Austin American-Statesman Click Here to view the original article. A developer has released new details and images of an office tower
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