Pleasanton, CA Landscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (2026)

010(A)). 020, an applicant must submit a form to the director listing the number, species, size and location of trees to be removed and the reason, and by applying the owner agrees to let the director inspect the property. 020(C): the tree is dead, dying or diseased and cannot reasonably be saved; it is dangerous or hazardous; it is damaging utilities or structures with no reasonable mitigation available; it must come out to allow economic enjoyment of the property such as a home addition, ADU or pool; removal would not harm neighborhood canopy goals; or it sits in a high or very high fire severity zone per CalFire's map and poses an increased risk as determined by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department fire marshal.

020(D) lists reasons that do NOT qualify, including general dislike of a species, leaf or fruit litter, pollen allergies, aphids and other non-lethal pests, surface roots, and landscape renovations. 020(F) requires the applicant to plant replacement trees at a minimum 1:1 ratio in 15-gallon size and irrigate them until established, unless the director specifies otherwise. 040), with a hearing required within 60 days and notice mailed to properties within 300 feet.