Do I need a tree removal permit?

No, if the tree is...

• A Monterey Pine infected with pitch canker (arborist report required)
• A Blue Gum Eucalyptus
• A Bay Laurel growing under an established oak tree
• An Acacia
• An Oak infected with Phytopthera Fungus (arborist report required). For more information on this disease please see http://camfer.cnr.berkeley.edu/oaks or http://cemarin.ucdavis.edu/index2.html

  Yes, if the tree is...

• Located within five feet of a public right-of-way or street no matter what size.
• A single trunk tree greater than or equal to 13 inches diameter (40 inches circumference) measured four feet above ground.
• A single trunk oak tree and is greater than or equal to an 8 inch diameter (25 inch circumference.)
• Any multi trunk oak tree with any trunk greater than or equal to 4 inches diameter (12 inch circumference.)
• Any tree greater than or equal to 8 inch diameter (25 inch circumference) if located within 20 feet of a moderate slope (greater than 20% slope).
• Any multi trunk tree greater than or equal to 8 inch diameter (25 inch circumference).
• Any size tree required as part of a permit approved by the Planning Department, Planning Commission, or City Council, or any required replacement trees for an unlawfully removed tree.
• Any Heritage Tree, as specified in Resolution No. 1697.1, Exhibit A (adopted 4/20/05).