Tree Protection in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § C16-12

Any tree which, because of its history, girth, height, species, or other unique quality, has been recommended by the Historical Heritage Commission (HHC) and found by the Board of Supervisors to have a special significance to the community shall be designated a heritage tree. Such trees shall be listed individually on the heritage resource inventory, adopted by resolution of the Board of Superv...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § C16-2

Heritage tree shall include any tree which, because of its history, girth, height, species, or other unique quality, has been recommended for inclusion on the heritage resource inventory by the Historical Heritage Commission and found by the Board of Supervisors to have special significance to the community, and which has therefore been included in the heritage resource inventory adopted by res...

Santa Clara County Ordinance Code § C12-184(j)

(j)Street landscaping and erosion control. Street trees, erosion control plantings and watering facilities in the subdivision or within rights-of-way shown on the subdivision map may be required by the advisory agency as a condition of approval of the tentative map. Such plantings and facilities shall be shown on the street improvement plans. The work shall be included in the performance and la...