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Trees on developed property in listed residential zones are exempt, except protected or heritage trees. Applies: R-1, R-1-6, R-1-7.5, R-1-9, PRD and R-1-PD districts, unless a PRD or R-1-PD policy statement requires a permit.
§ 17-24.030 · code textThe alteration, removal or relocation of a tree, except a protected or heritage tree, situated on "developed property in a R-1, R-1-6, R-1-7.5, R-1-9, PRD, and R-1-PD zoning district," unless the adopted policy statement for a particular PRD or R-1-PD zoning district states that a permit is required. -
Exempt: trimming branches or roots that interfere with utilities, City infrastructure, streets, sidewalks, drains or sight lines. Applies: The work must use accepted arboricultural practices.
§ 17-24.030 · code textThe trimming or clearing of any tree's branches or roots from interfering (a) with the lines of any public utility, City water, sewer and storm drain lines and open storm drain channels and City streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters when necessary for the proper maintenance of such facilities, or (b) with the maintenance of adequate lines of sight along City streets and entrances to such streets, including lines of sight to traffic control signs and signals, provided that accepted arboricultural practices are utilized in each instance. -
Exempt: hazardous trees needing immediate action to protect life or property. Applies: City staff may act without a permit. A property owner needs prior written permission from an authorized department head.
§ 17-24.030 · code textA removal or alteration of any tree necessitated by a hazardous or dangerous condition of, or caused by the tree, or a portion thereof, which requires immediate action to protect life or property.
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| Permit to remove |
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Yes. A permit is required. Applies: Any tree, including heritage, protected or street trees. Other trees on developed R-1, R-1-6, R-1-7.5, R-1-9, PRD and R-1-PD property are exempt.
§ 17-24.030 · code textNo person shall alter, remove or relocate, or permit or cause the alteration, removal or relocation, of any tree, including any heritage, protected, or street tree, situated in the City, without a permit as provided in this chapter. -
Exempt: acacia, silver maple, poplar, ailanthus, hawthorn, fruitless mulberry, ligustrum, pyracantha, Monterey pine and cypress, fruit and nut trees. Applies: Street trees are not exempt. Walnut trees are not exempt.
§ 17-24.030 · code textExempt Trees. The following species of tree and any additional species, as determined by resolution of the City Council from time to time, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter (except for those that may exist as street trees) and a permit is not required for their alteration, removal or relocation: acacia, silver maple, poplar, ailanthus, hawthorn, fruitless mulberry, ligustrum, pyracantha, Monterey pine, Monterey cypress, and fruit and nut trees, except walnut trees which are not exempt.
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| Replacement trees |
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2 trees of the removed tree's species, at least 15-gallon, per 6 inches of trunk diameter or fraction. Applies: Applies to trees approved for removal in a development project.
§ 17-24.050 · code textFor each six inches or fraction thereof of the diameter of a tree which was approved for removal, two trees of the same genus and species as the removed tree (or another species, if approved by the Director), each of a minimum 15-gallon container size, shall be planted on the project site -
$100 per 15-gallon replacement tree, paid in lieu. Applies: Applies when the site cannot fit the replacement trees and the Director approves an in-lieu payment.
§ 17-24.050 · code textthe City may accept an in-lieu payment of $100.00 per 15-gallon replacement tree -
Replacement trees may be required as a permit condition. Applies: Permit to alter, remove or move a tree on developed land with no added development proposed.
§ 17-24.040 · code textwhich may include the planting of replacement trees, or moving the tree to a more suitable location on the site if such is economically feasible.
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