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Tree removal in West Sacramento

West Sacramento's own rules on tree removal, with the code text for every value.

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

What West Sacramento's code says

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Exemptions
  • Emergency action to reduce a dangerous condition is allowed; notify the tree administrator the next working day.
    Applies: Only in an emergency.
    § 8.24.110 · code text
    An owner is not precluded by this chapter from taking action, in the event of an emergency, which action would otherwise violate the terms of this chapter, if such action is necessary to minimize a dangerous condition.
Permit to remove
  • Yes, a permit is required.
    Applies: Removing, cutting down, poisoning, burning, or any act or failure that kills or destroys a landmark or heritage tree.
    § 8.24.060 · code text
    Move, remove, cut down, poison, set fire to or permit fire to burn in proximity to or perform or fail to perform any act which results in the unnatural death or destruction of a landmark or heritage tree;
  • Yes, a permit is required.
    Applies: Trimming or pruning a landmark or heritage tree branch 5 inches or more in diameter.
    § 8.24.060 · code text
    Trim or prune any branch of a landmark or heritage tree which is five inches in diameter or greater.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in West Sacramento?

West Sacramento's code: Yes, a permit is required. (Removing, cutting down, poisoning, burning, or any act or failure that kills or destroys a landmark or heritage tree.) (§ 8.24.060); Emergency action to reduce a dangerous condition is allowed; notify the tree administrator the next working day. (Only in an emergency.) (§ 8.24.110).

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