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Tree Protection in San Bernardino, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 12.40 puts every parkway, median and public right-of-way tree under the city's street tree master plan. Planting outside that plan is unlawful, cutting or removing a public tree needs a paid Director of Public Services permit, and abutting property owners must water and maintain whatever grows in the parkway fronting their lot.

San Bernardino Parkway Tree Planting Rules

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino Municipal Code §§ 12.40.020, 12.40.030

All streets, sidewalks, parkways, lanes, alleys, parks and other public places in the city now open or dedicated, or which may be hereafter opened or dedicated to public use, may be planted with trees, palms, shrubs, bushes, plants and flowers as specifically provided in the street tree master plan on file in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. ... It is unlawful for anyone...

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

Tree Protection in San Bernardino County