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Chapter 17 — TREE PRESERVATION

17.090 Appeals, Extensions, Revocation.

Petaluma Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Petaluma

  • A. Appeals. As prescribed in Section 24.090.

B. Expiration/extension. A Tree Removal Permit shall be exercised within one year from the date of approval or other time limit established through a discretionary permit approval. If a Tree Removal Permit is not exercised within the established time frame the permit shall expire.

C. Performance guarantee. The applicant/owner may be required to provide adequate performance security for the faithful performance of conditions of approval imposed as part of the Tree Removal Permit.

D. Construction monitoring. Monitoring of tree protection and restoration measure specified as conditions of approval shall be performed by site inspection conducted by the Director.

  • E. Revocation. A Tree Removal Permit may be revoked or modified with any of the following findings:

    1. Cannot support the original findings;

    2. Resulted from misrepresentation or fraud;

    3. Has not been implemented in a timely manner;

    4. Has not met, or has violated any condition of approval;

    5. It is in violation of any code, law, ordinance, or statute;

    6. Is detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare; or

    7. Constitutes a nuisance. (Ord. 2811 § 4, 2022.)

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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▸Contents — Petaluma Zoning Code
Petaluma Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING ORDINANCE
  2. Chapter 2
  3. Chapter 3 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
  4. Chapter 4 — ZONE DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES
  5. Chapter 5 — OVERLAY ZONES
  6. Chapter 6 — FLOODWAY AND FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 7 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  8. Chapter 8 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT
  9. Chapter 9
  10. Chapter 10 — ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS
  11. Chapter 11 — PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES, OFF-STREET
  12. Chapter 12 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MODIFICATIONS
  13. Chapter 13
  14. Chapter 14 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
  15. Chapter 15
  16. Chapter 16
  17. ▸Chapter 17 — TREE PRESERVATION
    Overview
    1. 17.010 Purpose.
    2. 17.020 Applicability.
    3. 17.030 Exceptions.
    4. 17.035 Tree Technical Manual.
    5. 17.040 Protected Trees.
    6. 17.050 Preservation of Existing Trees in Development Proposals.
    7. 17.055 Project Arborist Requirements.
    8. 17.060 Tree Removal.
    9. 17.065 Tree Mitigation and Replacement.
    10. 17.070 Tree Protection and Preservation Plan.
    11. 17.080 Tree Protection Requirements.
    12. 17.090 Appeals, Extensions, Revocation.
    13. 17.100 Enforcement.
  18. Chapter 18 — PUBLIC ART
  19. Chapter 19 — PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT AND PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTR…
  20. Chapter 20 — SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES
  21. Chapter 21 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  22. Chapter 22 — NONCONFORMING USES
  23. Chapter 23
  24. Chapter 24
  25. Chapter 25 — AMENDMENTS
  26. Chapter 26 — ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, ENACTMENT
  27. Chapter 27 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
  28. Chapter 28 — GLOSSARY

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