Tree removal permit rules in Chico, CA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Chico is a Tree City with a strong tree-preservation ordinance; removing protected or heritage trees, including many on private property, requires a city tree-removal permit with replacement/mitigation. Street-tree removal requires city approval.
Chico takes its urban forest seriously — it's a long-standing Tree City with a preservation ordinance that reaches onto private property. Removing a protected or heritage tree requires a city tree-removal permit, and approval typically comes with replacement or mitigation obligations rather than a free pass. Street trees and trees in the public right-of-way require city approval through Urban Forestry before any removal. The safe assumption in Chico is that a mature tree is regulated until confirmed otherwise; cutting first and asking later invites enforcement and mitigation costs.
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