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Division 9 — PLANT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT›Chapter 5 — OAK TREE CONSERVATION

89.0515 Permit Required.

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

(a) Permit required. No person shall cut, remove, encroach into the protected zone, or relocate any oak tree on any public or private property within the City unless a valid oak tree permit has been issued by the City pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the Oak Tree Conservation and Protection Guidelines. The status of limbs or trees as deadwood or dead trees must be confirmed by an Oak Tree Conservation Consultant.

(b) Exemptions. A permit is not required to cut or remove a tree(s) under the following circumstances:

(1) Trees that do not exceed two inches (2”) in diameter when measured at a point four and half feet (4 1/2') above the tree’s natural grade.

(2) Trees damaged by thunderstorms, windstorms, floods, earthquakes, fires or other natural disasters and determined to be dangerous by the Planning Agency. The Department of Community Development shall be promptly notified of the nature of the emergency and action taken.

  • (3) When removal is determined necessary by fire department.

  • (4) Trees planted, grown and/or held for sale as part of a licensed nursery business.

(c) Use of explosives. All tree fellers, tree surgeons, or anyone using explosives within the City limits in connection with the cutting down or removal of any oak tree shall first apply to the City Manager for a permit to do so and shall furnish such bond or insurance as the City Manager shall deem necessary for the protection of the property owner or any other person from any possible damage as a result of such work.

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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
    10. Chapter 3 — MOUNTAIN FOREST AND VALLEY TREE CONSERVATION
    11. Chapter 4 — RIPARIAN PLANT CONSERVATION
    12. ▸Chapter 5 — OAK TREE CONSERVATION
      Overview
      1. 89.0501 Purpose.
      2. 89.0510 Oak Tree Conservation.
      3. 89.0515 Permit Required.
      4. 89.0520 Processing of Permits.
      5. 89.0525 Conditions on Removal.
      6. 89.0535 Enforcement.
  16. Division 10 — SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
  17. Division 11 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING

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