4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Tuolumne County, California.
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Tuolumne County has no general tree-removal permit, but Chapter 9.24 (Ord. 2903, 2008) regulates 'premature removal' of native oaks tied to land-development projects. Triggered removals require mitigation under the County's Biological Resources Conservation Handbook before any permit or entitlement issues; the Community Development Director enforces it.
Tuolumne County does not have a heritage or landmark tree ordinance. There is no county program designating specific trees for protection. Oak woodlands are addressed through General Plan policies and CEQA review for development projects.
Tuolumne County does not mandate tree replacement for trees removed from private residential property. Development projects that impact significant vegetation may have CEQA-based mitigation requirements including replanting.
Tuolumne County Ordinance Code Chapter 9.24 protects native oak trees and heritage trees from premature removal. Adopted in 2008 as Ordinance 2903, the law requires permits for removal of native oaks and establishes mitigation requirements including replacement planting. Heritage trees receive the highest level of protection and must be retained to the greatest extent feasible.
2 cities in Tuolumne County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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