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Tree Protection in Merced, CA (2026)

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

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Tree Removal Permits

Merced does not issue over-the-counter tree-removal permits to residents for street trees, because street trees in the right-of-way and tree easements are City property. Removal must be requested from and approved by Public Works, and the City removes trees mainly when dead, declining, or hazardous. Private-yard trees behind the right-of-way are owner-controlled but subject to nuisance rules.

Merced Tree Removal Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Merced city rules.

Tree Protection in Merced County