Tree removal permit rules in Florin, 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 any heritage California oak (60+ inches girth measured 4.5 ft above ground) or designated landmark tree on private property in unincorporated Sacramento County requires a Tree Permit under SCC Chapter 19.04 and Chapter 19.12.
Chapter 19.04 defines a heritage tree as a California oak with a trunk 60 inches or greater in girth at 4.5 ft above grade on any land in Sacramento County including privately owned. Chapter 19.12 extends Tree Preservation and Protection to other native oaks. Removal without a permit can result in significant penalties plus replacement requirements (often 3:1 caliper replacement). Routine pruning is generally allowed if it doesn't kill the tree.
Unpermitted removal of a heritage / protected tree is a violation under Chapter 19.04 and may carry penalties calculated by appraised tree value, often thousands of dollars per tree.
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