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Tree Protection in San Ramon, CA (2026)

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

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Protected Tree Species

San Ramon's tree preservation chapter defines which trees are legally protected before removal, relocation, or cutting requires a permit. Section D5-8.A protects native oaks six inches or larger, streamside trees, City Council-designated heritage groves, mitigation trees, and other mature trees eight inches or larger, citywide in every zone.

San Ramon Protected Tree Species Rules

Significant Restrictions

San Ramon Municipal Code § D5-8

A. Applicability to protected trees. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply in all zones to the removal or relocation of any protected tree as defined below unless exempt as determined in subsection C of this section. A protected tree is any of the following: 1. A native oak tree with a diameter of six or more inches as measured 54 inches above the ground. 2. A heritage, or landmark tree or...

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

Tree Protection in Contra Costa County