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Landscaping Rules in Truckee, CA (2026)

1 verified landscaping rules for Truckee, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Removing or trimming a tree standing in a Truckee street right-of-way requires an encroachment permit, and the Town only approves a removal permit when a genuine necessity for removal exists. Approved removals must take the stump out at least two feet below grade.

Truckee Right-of-Way Tree Removal Permit

Some Restrictions

Truckee Municipal Code § 13.01.330

Trimming of trees will be permitted only when and in the manner authorized by a permit issued under this ordinance so that the shapeliness of the tree may be preserved. ... An application for removal of a tree will be approved and permit issued only when a necessity for removal exists. When a tree is removed under authority of a permit, the entire stump shall be taken out for a distance of at l...