Protected Tree Species: Daly City vs South San Francisco
How do protected tree species rules compare between Daly City, CA and South San Francisco, CA?
Daly City, CA
San Mateo County
Daly City does not designate specific tree species (e.g., coast live oak, California buckeye, redwood) as locally protected on private property. State law provides species-level protection only for trees on Timberland Production Zone lands, in State Responsibility Areas, and for federally listed plant species. Within Daly City, the only species-level protection mechanism is the city's approved street tree list, which governs what may be planted in the right-of-way.
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San Mateo County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Daly City | South San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Locally protected species | None on private property | - |
| Right-of-way species control | City approved street tree list | - |
| State protected species | Listed under Fish & Game Code Sec. 1900+ | - |
| Common Daly City trees | Monterey cypress, eucalyptus, Magnolia | - |
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Daly City FAQ
Is the coast live oak protected in Daly City?
Not by Daly City ordinance on private property. Some neighboring jurisdictions (Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley) protect coast live oaks above certain trunk diameters, but Daly City does not have this protection. State law only protects coast live oaks in Timber Production Zones and on state lands.
Can I plant a redwood as my street tree?
Generally no. Coast redwoods are excluded from most city approved street tree lists because their aggressive surface roots damage sidewalks and curbs. Check Daly City Public Works' current approved list before planting any tree in the parkway strip.
Are eucalyptus trees protected?
No. Eucalyptus is a non-native and is not protected at the state or local level in Daly City. However, eucalyptus removal that affects a street tree still requires Public Works authorization, and removal in a Wildland-Urban Interface fire zone may be encouraged by PRC Section 4291 defensible-space requirements.
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