Tree Protection in Perris, CA (2026)

Perris Municipal Code § 19.71.020 (see also § 19.71.030(d))

Heritage tree means a tree or a stand of trees that is designated to be of landmark importance by the urban forestry board due to age, size, species, location and/or ecological, cultural or historic importance that may not be harmed, and for which removal can only be granted by petition to the urban forestry board upon merit. Landscape design guidelines and technical manual means section 19....

Perris Municipal Code § 19.71.020

Protected tree includes all special status trees designated as such by age, size, species, location, cultural and/or ecological or historic importance that may not be harmed. Protected trees include, but are not limited to, city trees, heritage trees, specimen trees, and trees required by ordinance and/or as a condition of approval for development. Protected trees carry penalties for unauthoriz...

Perris Municipal Code § 19.70.060(1)

Street tree requirements. Street trees shall be incorporated along all street right-of-way and shall be provided to the following specifications:a.General.1.Type of street trees should be consistent with existing street trees.2.Trees with fruit, nuts, pepper, or other maintenance intensive characteristics are not encouraged for use as street trees.b.Commercial, industrial, multi-family resident...