Tree Protection in Pleasanton, CA (2026)
3 verified tree protection rules for Pleasanton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Pleasanton's tree code defines a heritage tree as one with special significance to the community due to history, size, species or unique quality, and lets the property owner, or someone else with the owner's written permission, nominate it, overseen by the Landscape Architecture Section.
Heritage Tree Designation in Pleasanton, CA
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 17.16.006
"Heritage tree" means a tree that is considered irreplaceable. It may be any tree found on public or private property that has special significance to the community due to its history, size (circumference and/or height), species, or unique quality. The Landscape Architecture Section shall be responsible for overseeing the heritage tree program. A request for designation as a heritage tree must ...
Protected Tree Species
Pleasanton protects 13 named native species, including coast live oak, valley oak and California black walnut, once they reach 37 inches of trunk circumference, and protects any other species once it reaches 55 inches, both measured 4.5 feet above grade.
Protected Tree Species Thresholds in Pleasanton, CA
Significant RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 17.16.006
"Protected tree" means a tree of any species or origin which meets any of the following: For native species: 1. Any single-trunked tree with a minimum trunk circumference of 37 inches measured four and one-half feet above ground level... For non-native species (any other species not listed in item (A)(3): 1. Any single-trunked tree with a minimum trunk circumference of 55 inches measured four a...
Parkway Planting
Every new subdivision in Pleasanton must include street trees on both sides of the street, planted in the right-of-way or a dedicated easement at least eight feet wide, in a quantity the city engineer sets under Municipal Code § 19.36.100.
Pleasanton Street Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsPleasanton Municipal Code § 19.36.100
Street trees, in an amount as determined by the city engineer, shall be provided by the subdivider in all subdivisions on both sides of the street, either within the street right-of-way or within a dedicated public service easement, not less than eight feet wide adjacent to the street. Street trees shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with city ordinances or regulations.
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