Board weighs pilot tree-lighting program for downtown Buda, cites code and arborist review

Apr 8, 2026

The Main Street board discussed a pilot to light four downtown trees using downlighting or wrapped fixtures but flagged city code that prohibits uplighting and recommended arborist and development-services review before any permanent installation.

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The Main Street board in Buda discussed a pilot program to illuminate four trees along Main Street as part of downtown activation efforts. Chair opened F2 and said the board should consider options including downlighting or year-round wrapped lights while following code and protecting heritage trees.

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