Tree removal in Roseville: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Roseville Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Exemptions	No Tree Permit is required. Applies: Trees damaged by storms, floods, earthquakes, fire or other natural causes that an authorized official finds dangerous to people or property. § 19.66.030 · code text Trees damaged by thunderstorm, windstorm, flood, earthquake, fire or other natural cause and determined by a peace officer, fire fighter, public utility official, civil defense official or City code enforcement officer, acting in his or her official capacity, to present a danger to persons or property. No Tree Permit, replacement or mitigation is required. Applies: A protected tree an arborist certifies as dead, with Planning Manager approval. § 19.66.030 · code text The Planning Manager may allow removal of a protected tree which has been certified by an arborist to be a dead tree. An arborist-certified dead tree may be removed without any replacement or mitigation requirements. No Tree Permit is required. Applies: A protected tree on property with an occupied single-family or two-family home. § 19.66.030 · code text A protected tree located on property developed with a single-family or two-family dwelling which has been granted occupancy. No Tree Permit, replacement or mitigation is required. Applies: A living protected tree an arborist finds hazardous to health, safety or structures, after Planning Manager review. § 19.66.030 · code text The hazardous condition of the tree must be determined by an arborist. The Planning Manager must review the arborist’s determination and consider the location of the protected tree prior to approving removal.
Permit to remove	Yes, a Tree Permit is required. Applies: Removing any protected tree; not needed on property with an occupied single-family or two-family home, or for other exemptions. § 19.66.030 · code text In addition, a Tree Permit is required for the removal of any protected tree, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Roseville?

Roseville's code: Yes, a Tree Permit is required. (Removing any protected tree; not needed on property with an occupied single-family or two-family home, or for other exemptions.) (§ 19.66.030); No Tree Permit is required. (Trees damaged by storms, floods, earthquakes, fire or other natural causes that an authorized official finds dangerous to people or property.) (§ 19.66.030).

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