RESOURCES

Please call 510-747-6800 for permit application

Protected Trees :Native Live Oak trees and palm trees on Burbank and Portola streets

All trees on Central and Thompson streets

For Permit Application please call: Community Development for permit 925-335-1381

Protected Trees :

A protected tree is any one of the following:

(1) On all properties within the unincorporated area of the county:

Any tree required to be planted as a replacement for an unlawfully removed tree or

Any tree shown to be preserved on an approved tentative map, development or site plan or required to be retained as a condition of approval or

Part of a riparian, foothill woodland or oak savanna area, or part of a stand of four or more trees And is 6.5 inches in diameters measured four and one-half feet from ground level and is included in the following list of indigenous trees:

Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple),

Acer negundo (Box Elder),

Aesculus califonica (California Buckeye),

Alnus Rhombifolia (White Alder),

Arbutus menziesii (Madrone),

Heteromeles arbutifolia (Toyon),

Juglans Hindsii (California Black Walnut),

Juniperus californica (California Juniper),

Lithocarpus densiflora (Tanoak or Tanbark Oak),

Pinus attenuata (Knobcone Pine),

Pinus sabiniana (Digger Pine),

Platanus Racemosa (California Sycamore),

Populus fremontii (Fremont Cottonwood),

Quercus agrifolia (California or Coast Live Oak),

Quercus chrysolepis (Canyon Live Oak),

Quercus douglasii (Blue Oak),

Quercus kelloggii (California Black Oak),

Quercus lobata (Valley Oak)

Quercus wislizenii (Interior Live Oak),

Salix lasiandra (Yellow Willow),

Salix laevigata (Red Willow),

Salix lasiolepis (Arroyo Willow),

Sambucus callicarpa (Coast Red Elderberry),

Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood),

Umbellularia californica (California Bay or Laurel);

(2) Any tree measuring six and one-half inches diameter measured four and one-half feet from ground level, or any multistemmed tree with the sum of the circumferences measuring forty inches or larger, measured four and one-half feet from ground level, or any significant grouping of trees, including groves of four or more trees that is locate on any of the properties specified below

* Any developed property within any commercial, professional office or industrial district

* Any undeveloped property within any district or private property that can be subdivided.

* Any area designated on the general plan for recreational purposes or open space;

* Any area designated in the county general plan open space element as visually significant riparian or ridge line vegetation and where the tree is adjacent to or part of a riparian, foothill woodland or oak savanna area. (Ords. 94-59, 94-22)

Tree Permit Application call the City of Clayton for information.

Protected Trees : Trees 6″ in diameter at 54″ above grade require a permit for removal on private or public property.

For information on obtaining a residential tree removal permit, contact the Public Works-Maintenance Services Parks Division at (925) 671-3444

Protected Trees

Any tree in the city, whether located on public or private property, which is at least 72 inches in circumference (approximately 24 inches in diameter) measured 4 1/2 feet above natural or established grade.

A multi-stemmed tree which has one stem of at least 24 inches or more in circumference .

Any tree or group of trees which has a relationship to an event of historical significance or is of public interest and which has been designated by action of the Planning Commission as a heritage tree.

Information on correct trimming: http://www.cityofconcord.org /pw/trees/treecare.htm

List of Protected Trees : Any of the following native trees having a trunk or main stem which measures ten (10) inches or greater in diameter measured four and one-half (4-1/2) feet above natural grade or, for a multi-stemmed tree, a combination of trunks totaling twenty (20) inches or greater in diameter measured four and one-half (4-1/2) feet above natural grade, on any type of lot or property:

Coast Live Oak (Quercus Lobata)

Valley Oak  (Quercus Chrysol)

Canyon Live Oak (Quercus Doulgassi)

Blue Oak (Quercus Kelloggi)

California Black Oak (Quercus Wislizenii)

Interior Live Oak (Alnus Rhombifolia)

White Alder (Umbellularia California )

California Bay (Aesculus Californica)

California Buckeye (Platanus Racemosa)

California Sycamore (Arbutus Menziesii)

Madrone (Sequoia Sempervirens)

Coast Redwood (Platanus Acerifolia )

London Plane Tree

For detailed information on the permit process: http://www.ci.danville.ca.us/default.asp?serviceID1=472&Frame=L1

You must go in person to get the permit between 8:30 and 2:00

Please call (925) 314-3310 with questions

For Tree Permit Application please contact City of Livermore.

List of Protected Trees ?Protected tree? means a tree on public or private property meeting one or more of the following standards:

Located on a developed property, that has a trunk diameter of 12 inches or more, and that is one of the following species:

coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia )

canyon oak ( Quercus chrysolepis )

blue oak ( Quercus douglasii )

white oak ( Quercus garryana )

black oak ( Quercus kelloggii )

valley oak ( Quercus lobata )

interior live oak ( Quercus wislizenii )

California bay ( Umbellularia californica )

California buckeye ( Aesculus californica )

Mdrone ( Arbutus menziesii )

Of any size or species and designated to be protected and preserved as part of an approved development application;

Is a native riparian tree with a trunk diameter of six inches or more or has a multi-trunk with a diameter of four inches or more and that is one of the following species:

bigleaf maple ( Acer marophyllum )

boxelder ( Acer negundo )

white alder ( Alnus rhombifolia )

black walnut ( Juglans hindsii )

cottonwood ( Populus fremontii )

red willow ( Salix laevigata )

arroyo willow ( Salix lasiolepis )

coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia )

valley oak ( Quercus lobata )

California bay ( Umbellularia californica )

California buckeye ( Aesculus californica )

For more information please call the City of Lafayette Planning Services Division at 925-284-1976

For Tree Permit Application please contact City of Orinda

Protected Trees:

A tree located on an assessor’s parcel upon which there is an existing structure, which is of the following species and which has a trunk diameter equal to or greater than twelve (12) inches at 4.5 feet above its existing grade:

* valley oak (Quercus lobata),

* live oak (Quercus agrifolia),

* black oak (Quercus kelloggii),

* white oak (Quercus garryana),

* canyon oak (Quercus chrysolepis),

* blue oak (Quercus douglasii),

* interior live oak (Quercus wislizenii);

A tree of any size designated to be protected and preserved on an approved development plan or as a condition of approval of a tentative map, a tentative parcel map, or other development approval or land use entitlement or permit issued by the city;

A native riparian tree with a trunk diameter of four inches at 4.5 feet above its existing grade or a multi-trunk native riparian tree with a cross-sectional area of all trunks equal to a cross-section area of a single stem of four inches at 4.5 feet above its existing grade. “Riparian tree” is a tree within thirty (30) feet of the edge of a creek bank or a tree beyond thirty (30) feet but in such proximity to a creek bank that it requires or tolerates soil moisture levels in excess of that available in adjacent uplands;

A tree with a trunk diameter equal to or greater than six inches in diameter at 4.5 feet above its existing grade on a vacant or undeveloped assessor’s parcel..

For Permit Application please contact City of Lafayette

List of Protected Trees ?Protected tree? means a tree on public or private property meeting one or more of the following standards:

Located on a developed property, that has a trunk diameter of 12 inches or more, and that is one of the following species:

coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia )

canyon oak ( Quercus chrysolepis )

blue oak ( Quercus douglasii )

white oak ( Quercus garryana )

black oak ( Quercus kelloggii )

valley oak ( Quercus lobata )

interior live oak ( Quercus wislizenii )

California bay ( Umbellularia californica )

California buckeye ( Aesculus californica )

Mdrone ( Arbutus menziesii )

Of any size or species and designated to be protected and preserved as part of an approved development application;

Is a native riparian tree with a trunk diameter of six inches or more or has a multi-trunk with a diameter of four inches or more and that is one of the following species:

bigleaf maple ( Acer marophyllum )

boxelder ( Acer negundo )

white alder ( Alnus rhombifolia )

black walnut ( Juglans hindsii )

cottonwood ( Populus fremontii )

red willow ( Salix laevigata )

arroyo willow ( Salix lasiolepis )

coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia )

valley oak ( Quercus lobata )

California bay ( Umbellularia californica )

California buckeye ( Aesculus californica )

For more information please call the City of Lafayette Planning Services Division at 925-284-1976

City Of Pleasanton

For Application and Questions please call : Mike Fulford at 925-931-5672

Protected Trees :

* Any single-trunked tree with a circumference of fifty-five inches or more measured four and one half feet above ground level;

* Any multi-trunked tree of which the two largest trunks have a circumference of fifty-five inches or more measured four and one half feet above ground level;

* Any tree thirty-five feet or more in height;

* Any tree of particular historical significance specifically designated by official action;

For Permit Application please contact City of San Ramon Or contact the Planning Services Division at (925) 973-2560 to fax or mail a copy to you

Protected Trees :

If your property is a single family residence that cannot be further subdivided protected trees are as follows: Native oak trees 6 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground.

If the tree is located on commercial property, a residential parcel that can be further subdivided, or on a property owned by a Home Owner’s Association protected trees are as follows: Native oak trees 6 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground and any other tree greater than 8 inches in diameter measured 54 inches with the exception of; willows, fruit trees, eucalyptus, alders, cottonwoods or pines.

For the full ordinance please see City of San Ramon Zoning Ordinance Division D5 Chapter II . Or contact the Planning Services Division at (925) 973-2560 to fax or mail a copy to you

Protected Trees :

If your property is a single family residence that cannot be further subdivided protected trees are as follows: Native oak trees 6 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground.

If the tree is located on commercial property, a residential parcel that can be further subdivided, or on a property owned by a Home Owner’s Association protected trees are as follows: Native oak trees 6 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground and any other tree greater than 8 inches in diameter measured 54 inches with the exception of; willows, fruit trees, eucalyptus, alders, cottonwoods or pines.

For the full ordinance please see City of San Ramon Zoning Ordinance Division D5 Chapter II .

Protected Trees: All trees located within the County right-of-way are protected. “Trees”: having a single trunk or multi-trunk structure at least ten feet high and having a major trunk that is at least two inches in diameter taken at 4.5 feet from the ground (DBH). (Sec. 12.11.100.A)

EntireCode: http://www.acgov.org/pwa/ordinance_policies_tree.shtml

Tree Permit Application: http://www.acgov.org/pwa/programs_services_urban_forestry_app.pdf

Information permit process: http://www.acgov.org/pwa/programs_services_urban_forestry_faq.shtml

For Tree Permit Application: Please contact the Parks and Community Services Department Administration Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call (707) 746-4285.

Protected Trees : Trees 12″ in diameter at 24″ above grade require a permit for removal on private or public property

For Tree Permit Application please contact City of Moraga

Protected Trees: Any tree that is 6″ or more in diameter @ 3′ above grade that is located on a developed parcel that is 20,000 sq. ft. or more. Parcels under 20,000 sq. ft. are exempt.

For permit application and information please call (925) 376-5200

For Tree Permit Application please contact City of Martinez

Protected Trees : Trees with trunk diameters of 6.5″ @ 54″ above grade including all oaks, bay, buckeye, redwood, alders, big leaf maple, madrone, black walnut, Ca. Sycamore, & elderberry. Any tree 6.5″ in diameter that is on commercial or industrial properties.

Permit Application: http://www.cityofmartinez.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp

For Tree Permit Application please contact City of Oakland

Protected Trees: Coast live oaks 4″ in diameter @ 54″ above grade. All trees (with the exception of Eucalyptus and Monterey pine) that are 9″ in diameter. Eucalyptus & Monterey pine are not protected.

Ordinance: http://www.oaklandpw.com/Page551.aspx