Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 19 — Trees›Chapter 19.12 — TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
Elk Grove Municipal Code Art. VI Administration and Enforcement
Elk Grove Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Elk Grove
Cite as: Elk Grove Municipal Code Article VI · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 19.12.210. Application fees.¶
The City Council, by resolution, shall establish a fee to cover the expenses of the application and appeal process.
(Ord. 6-2011 § 4, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 19.12.220. Tree preservation fund.¶
A tree preservation fund is established for the City of Elk Grove for the purposes of furthering tree maintenance and tree replacement. The monies received in lieu of replacement of removed trees shall be forwarded to the City Treasurer for deposit in the tree preservation fund. Except as provided in this section, under no circumstances shall the funds collected by the City Treasurer for the tree preservation fund be directed to any other fund to be used for any other purposes other than for tree planting (including but not limited to tree support such as installation of driplines and drainage) and preservation programs (including the creation of new woodland areas, underplantings as part of a tree planting program, and other planting activities that support the purposes of this chapter), public education programs regarding trees, and other activities in support of the administration of this chapter. Tree preservation fund monies may be directed by the City Council to nonprofit organizations for the implementation of programs consistent with the purposes of the tree preservation fund.
(Ord. 6-2011 § 4, eff. 3-25-2011)
§ 19.12.230. Violations.¶
A. Whenever any construction or work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Department may issue a written notice to the responsible party to stop work on the project on which the violation has occurred or upon which the danger exists.
B. Violations of this chapter shall be enforced as provided in EGMC Chapter 1.08 (Enforcement of Code).
(Ord. 6-2011 § 4, eff. 3-25-2011)
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