Tree Protection in Santa Barbara County, CA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Santa Barbara County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Tree Removal Permits

An Oak Tree Removal Permit is required to remove protected valley or blue oaks above acreage-based thresholds in the inland rural unincorporated County, under Article IX of Chapter 35 (Deciduous Oak Tree Protection and Regeneration). Permitted removals trigger replacement planting at high ratios.

Santa Barbara County Oak Tree Removal Permits

Heavy Restrictions

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