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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 12 — Trees and the Urban Forest

Pacific Grove Municipal Code Ch. 12.50 Tree Service Contractors

Pacific Grove Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pacific Grove

Cite as: Pacific Grove Municipal Code Chapter 12.50 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 12.50.010. Tree Service Contractors.

All Tree Service Contractors providing Tree trimming and Removal services in the city of Pacific Grove shall:

(a) Hold a valid business license with the city of Pacific Grove, a current California state contractor's license, a C61-D49 classification, and sufficient liability insurance; be bonded; and participate in the state's workers' compensation program.

(b) As a condition of obtaining or renewing a business license, meet with the city arborist at least once a year, in meetings to be set by the arborist, to review written standards for Tree trimming and Removal services in the city of Pacific Grove, and agree in writing to abide by such standards.

(c) Visibly mark all truck(s) and/or other vehicles utilized by the Tree Service Contractor with the contractor's name, state contractor's license number, business address, and phone number, in letters at least two inches high.

(Ord. 12-017 § 6, 2012; Ord. 13-013 § 3, 2013)

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§ 12.50.020. Contractor adherence to this title and Urban Forestry Standards.

If the city arborist finds work by a licensed Tree Service Contractor to be in conflict with this title or the Urban Forestry Standards, the arborist will review the concerns with the contractor. Continued failure to abide by these standards shall be grounds for revocation of the contractor's city business license.

(Ord. 12-017 § 6, 2012; Ord. 13-013 § 3, 2013)

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