Bellflower, CA Landscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (2026)
Tree removal permit rules in Bellflower, CA, sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances, list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Key Facts
- Applies to
- public right-of-way / parkway trees
- Permit issuer
- Director of Public Works
- Private-yard trees
- not covered by this section
Summary
Bellflower requires a Public Works permit before anyone removes, alters, or damages a tree, sidewalk, curb, or City irrigation system located in the public right-of-way.
No person shall remove, alter, damage, repair or replace any highway, sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway including apron, tree, landscape feature, City-installed irrigation system, or other such construction in the public right-of-way except with a permit issued by the Director of Public Works or the Director's designee.
Full Breakdown
City of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, code prohibits removing, altering, damaging, repairing, or replacing a highway, sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway apron, tree, landscape feature, City-installed irrigation system, or other construction within the public right-of-way, meaning the parkway strip and street frontage the City controls, not a resident's private yard, without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Public Works or the Director's designee. The rule sits in the chapter governing street and sidewalk improvements, alongside the City's sidewalk-tree installation requirements.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted removal or alteration is a violation under Chapter 1.08: a misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine/6 months jail) or, if charged as an infraction, $100-$500 in escalating fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to remove a parkway tree in front of my Bellflower home?
Does this cover trees inside my fenced backyard?
Sources & Official References
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