Tree Replacement Requirements: Anza vs Murrieta

When oak trees are removed under Ordinance No. 559, replacement is required at ratios ranging from 3:1 to 10:1 depending on the size of the removed tree. Replacement trees must be native species, typically 15-gallon minimum, with a 3-5 year establishment monitoring period.

Removal of protected trees in Murrieta requires replacement planting at ratios typically ranging from 2-to-1 up to 10-to-1 for mature oaks, with species, size, and maintenance specifications.