Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The tree removal & heritage trees rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Removal of non-protected trees on private property is generally permitted without a permit in Fresno County. Protected native oaks (valley oak, blue oak) in designated preservation zones require permits and replacement mitigation.
Fresno County Oak Tree Preservation provisions apply to valley oak and blue oak, typically above specified DBH (diameter at breast height) thresholds. Trees in riparian corridors along the San Joaquin, Kings, and Fresno Rivers may require CDFW Streambed Alteration Agreement under CA F&G §1600 and/or Army Corps §404 permits. Tree removal in association with development triggers CEQA environmental review. Routine removal of non-native landscape trees on residential lots requires no permit.
Unpermitted removal of protected oak: up to $10,000 per tree in some cases plus replacement mitigation (typically 3:1 ratio). Riparian violations: CDFW enforcement, substantial penalties.
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