3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Fresno County, California.
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Tree removal permits required in Fresno County only for protected native oaks, riparian trees, or trees associated with development. Non-protected landscape trees on private residential property generally require no permit.
Fresno County Oak Tree Preservation provisions protect valley oak (Quercus lobata) and blue oak (Quercus douglasii). Native oaks above specified DBH are subject to preservation standards in development and ministerial permits.
When protected oak removal is permitted, Fresno County typically requires 3:1 replacement mitigation with in-kind native species. Oak woodland mitigation follows AB 242 and CEQA guidelines.
2 cities in Fresno County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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