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Division 9 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT›Chapter 2 — TREE PROTECTION FROM INSECTS AND DISEASES

89.0205 Disposition of Coniferous Trees.

Yucaipa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Yucaipa

Every person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, or employee, which has control of, or right of entry, or of access to, any land in the area described in Section 89.0215, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, any coniferous tree or portion thereof, including stumps, shall be treated in accordance with one of the methods specified in this section and Section 89.0210 within 15 days after such a tree or portion of such a tree has been cut. In the case of any construction activity, the Building Official or the City Planner shall not approve any development permit inspections until all felled coniferous trees or portions thereof are treated in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Building Official or the City Planner shall require a permittee to obtain, where necessary, a certificate from the local Fire Authority, or appropriately certified Pest Control Adviser, or a Qualified Applicator, that compliance with any measures that are not readily observable by the inspector on the construction site has been made in an acceptable manner.

Felled coniferous trees shall be treated by at least one or a combination of the following measures.

(a) Remove to a solid waste disposal site specifically designated by the City for such use.

(b) Burn sufficiently to consume the bark, when allowed by local Fire Protection Agency and Air Pollution Control District.

(c) Lop and scatter material less than four inches in diameter so that it is piled no higher than 24 inches above the ground, when allowed by the local Fire Protection Agency.

  • (d) Remove the bark.

  • (e) Chip or grind.

  • (f) Split and scatter with bark toward the sun for a minimum of 45 consecutive days or until final inspection is completed, whichever is less.

(g) Stack in the sun and cover with six mil clear plastic, which has a continuous seal from the outside for at least 180 days.

(h) Spray with a commercial insecticide for such purposes as approved by the City Planner for such insects and purposes.

(i) Treat under any other method approved by the enforcement officer in writing.

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▸Contents — Yucaipa Zoning Code
Yucaipa Zoning Code
  1. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Division 2 — REVIEWING AUTHORITIES
  3. Division 3 — PROCEDURES
  4. Division 1
  5. Division 2
  6. Division 3
  7. Division 4
  8. Division 5
  9. Division 6
  10. Division 7
  11. Division 4 — LAND USES
  12. Division 6 — PLANNING AREAS
  13. Division 7 — GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
  14. Division 8 — SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDS
  15. ▸Division 9 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
    Overview
    1. 89.0101 Purpose.
    2. 89.0105 Intent.
    3. 89.0110 Scope.
    4. 89.0115 Removal Permit.
    5. 89.0120 Findings for Removal.
    6. 89.0125 Plot Plan Requirements.
    7. 89.0130 Construction Standards.
    8. 89.0145 Penalties.
    9. ▸Chapter 2 — TREE PROTECTION FROM INSECTS AND DISEASES
      Overview
      1. 89.0201 Purpose.
      2. 89.0205 Disposition of Coniferous Trees.
      3. 89.0210 Stump Treatment.
      4. 89.0220 Extension of Time of Enforcement.
    10. Chapter 3 — MOUNTAIN FOREST AND VALLEY TREE CONSERVATION
    11. Chapter 4 — RIPARIAN PLANT CONSERVATION
    12. Chapter 5 — OAK TREE CONSERVATION
  16. Division 10 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
  17. Division 11 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING

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