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Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Chapter 8.52 — CITY TREES AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Pasadena

8.52.010 - Short title.

8.52.015 - Purposes of ordinance.

8.52.020 - Definitions.

8.52.025 - Applicability.

8.52.030 - City manager responsibilities.

8.52.032 - Tree protection guidelines.

8.52.040 - Consultation policy.

8.52.050 - Design commission.

8.52.060 - Protection policy.

8.52.065 - Designation of landmark trees.

8.52.066 - Designation of native and specimen trees.

8.52.070 - Private property tree removal and landmark tree pruning permits—Applications.

8.52.075 - Private property tree removal and landmark tree pruning permits—Issuance.

8.52.076 - Work on public trees.

8.52.077 - Tree relocation.

8.52.080 - Exemptions—No permit required for certain pruning and removal.

8.52.085 - Prohibited acts.

8.52.090 - Sidewalk and street repair.

8.52.100 - Hazards—Private property.

8.52.110 - Protection of trees during improvements.

8.52.120 - Attachments to street trees.

8.52.140 - Interference.

8.52.150 - Notice of public tree removal.

8.52.155 - Prosecution of violations.

8.52.160 - Penalties and administrative proceedings.

8.52.165 - Remedies not exclusive.

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