Tree removal permit rules in Hayward, CA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Hayward requires a permit to remove protected heritage trees and street trees. Most private non-heritage trees can be removed without a permit.
Hayward Municipal Code Chapter 10 Article 15 protects heritage trees and trees in the public right-of-way. A permit from the Planning Division is required before removing any street tree, any tree on public property, or any heritage-size tree as defined in the code, generally native oaks, bays, or redwoods above specified trunk diameters. Applications require a site plan, reason for removal such as disease, hazard, or development impact, and may require replacement planting. Fees range from roughly 100 to 400 dollars depending on the tree. Dead, dying, or imminently hazardous trees may qualify for expedited removal with an arborist report. Non-heritage trees on private property that are not in the public right-of-way can typically be removed without a city permit but homeowners associations may impose additional rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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