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Dense vegetation can limit the number of light particles that reach the ground, potentially creating false planar surfaces within a vegetation stand. We present an application of discriminant analysis (a commonly used statistical tool in decision theory) to classify polygons (derived from LiDAR) as either buildings or a non-building planar surfaces. We conducted our analysis in southern Texas where thornscrub vegetation often prevents a LiDAR beam from fully penetrating the vegetation canopy in and around residential areas. Using discriminant analysis, we grouped potential building polygons into building and non-building classes using the point densities of ground, unclassified, and building points. Our technique was 95% accurate at distinguishing buildings from non-buildings. 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