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Tree Protection in Huntington Beach, CA (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Huntington Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

Before planting, spraying, or maintaining any tree on a Huntington Beach street, parkway, or public place, Section 13.50.040 requires a permit from the Public Works Director. Applications go in at least 10 days ahead, carry no filing fee, and must follow the City's Arboricultural and Landscape Specifications and the Tree Management Plan governing which species may go into the parkway.

Huntington Beach Parkway Tree Planting Permit

Significant Restrictions

Huntington Beach, CA, Municipal Code § 13.50.040 (Permits Required); § 13.50.010 (Definitions)

§ 13.50.010. ... "Parkway" shall mean that part of a street or highway lying between the property line and that portion of the street or highway customarily used for vehicular traffic. ... § 13.50.040. Permits Required. No person shall plant, spray, or maintain any tree on any street, parkway, or public place without first applying for and obtaining a permit from the City of Huntington Beach to...

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