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Tree Protection in San Clemente, CA (2026)

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

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Tree Removal Permits

San Clemente has no protected-tree or heritage-tree permit for ordinary private-property trees, so a City tree-removal permit is generally not required for a healthy tree on your own lot. City approval is required for street and right-of-way trees, and for trees required by an approved plan or in scenic corridors.

San Clemente Tree Removal Permits

Some Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

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

Tree Protection in Orange County