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

89.0525 Conditions on Removal.

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

The conditions may be imposed on the permit at the discretion of the decisionmaker including, but not limited to, any of the following:

(a) A condition requiring the replacement or placement of additional trees on the subject property to offset the impacts associated with the loss of a tree, limbs or encroachment into the protected zone of an oak tree;

(b) The relocating of a tree on-site or off-site, or the planting of a new tree off-site within the City to offset the loss of a tree;

(c) A condition requiring an objectively observable maintenance and care program be initiated to insure the continued health and care of oak tree(s) on the property;

(d) Payment of a fee equal to the replacement cost of the tree or donation of a boxed tree to the City or other public agency to be used elsewhere in the community should a suitable replacement location of the tree not be possible onsite or off-site.

89.0530 Non-liability of City.

Nothing in this ordinance or within the Oak Tree Conservation Guidelines shall be deemed to impose any liability or damages or a duty of care and maintenance upon the City or upon any of its officers or employees. The person in possession of any public property or the owner of any private property shall have a duty to keep the oak trees upon the property and under their control in a safe, healthy condition. Except as provided in Section 89.0515(b), any person who fells a tree located on property possessed, owned or controlled by them is a danger to the safety of themselves, others or structural improvements on-site or off-site shall have an obligation to secure the area around the tree or support the tree, as appropriate to safeguard both persons and improvements from harm.

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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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