Tree Protection in Nevada County, CA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Nevada County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Nevada County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Tree Removal Permits

Unincorporated Nevada County requires planning review before removing protected trees during development. The Land Use & Development Code resource standards - recodified into Title 12, Chapter 4, Division 4.3 - protect oak woodlands and heritage (36-inch dbh) trees and require a Management Plan, with inch-for-inch replacement or a Tree Preservation Fund fee.

Nevada County Tree Removal Permits (Title 12 Resource Standards / former L-II 4.3)

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