Earlier editions: 2026-07
Chapter 18 — Community Services Department
Escondido Municipal Code Art. 5 Vegetation
Escondido Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Escondido
Cite as: Escondido Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 18-142. Duty to control planting, removal, trimming, pruning of trees, shrubs, etc.¶
The public works director shall have control of all planting, removal, trimming, pruning of trees, shrubs, ornamental plants, lawns and other growth in all recreational areas, parkways and streets within the city as may be required by the city manager.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-143. Permit to remove, cut down, disfigure or destroy trees, shrubs, plants.¶
No person shall remove, cut down, disfigure, or destroy or cause to be removed any tree, shrub or ornamental plant growing or located upon any public street, sidewalk, recreational area or public way within the city without first obtaining a written permit to do so, signed by the public works director or the director of planning and building.
(Ord. No. 2000-32, § 1, 10-18-00)
§ 18-144. through § 18-149. (Reserved)
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