Tree removal permit rules in Fresno County, CA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
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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