1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Unincorporated Monterey County requires a Tree Removal Permit to remove protected native trees (oaks, Monterey pine, Monterey cypress, redwood). Up to three trees can be handled administratively; more than three needs a Use Permit. Coastal Zone removals also require a Coastal Development Permit, and an arborist report is generally required.
1 cities in Monterey County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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