Tree Protection in Apple Valley, CA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Apple Valley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Apple Valley designates Joshua trees as protected, requiring Town review before any existing Joshua tree is disturbed, moved, removed or destroyed anywhere in town, regardless of zoning district. Trees meeting age, height and trunk-size thresholds must be preserved in place unless the applicant proves no development alternative exists.
Apple Valley Joshua Tree Preservation Rules
Significant RestrictionsApple Valley Municipal Code § 9.76.040(A), (B)
no existing Joshua Tree shall be disturbed, moved (transplanted or otherwise), removed or destroyed unless such disturbance, move, removal or destruction is first reviewed and approved by the Town of Apple Valley... 1.A Joshua Tree that is known, by historic record, including pictures or written description, to be at least forty (40) years old.2.A Joshua Tree which has a width of at least fifte...
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