Tree removal permit rules in Huntington Beach, CA — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Huntington Beach does not have a comprehensive private tree removal ordinance, but trees in the public right-of-way and in specific plan areas may be protected. Environmental review may apply to significant tree removal.
Private property owners in Huntington Beach may generally remove trees on their land without a specific tree removal permit, unless the property is in a specific plan area with tree preservation requirements. Trees in the public right-of-way are city property and require permission before removal. CEQA environmental review may apply if significant tree removal is part of a development project. The city's zoning code includes landscape requirements for new development that mandate tree planting. Coastal zone projects may also have tree preservation conditions.
Removing city trees without permission results in fines and replacement costs. Development projects must comply with landscaping conditions.
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