Tree removal permit rules in Port Hueneme, CA β sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances β list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal in Port Hueneme may require a permit for protected, significant, or coastal zone trees. Verify with Planning & Zoning Division.
Port Hueneme may regulate the removal of significant or protected trees under PHMC and the city's zoning provisions. Heritage or landmark trees may require Community Development approval before removal. Street trees are city property and cannot be trimmed or removed without authorization. California's oak tree protection provisions (where applicable) require mitigation for removal. Property owners are responsible for maintaining trees on their property so they do not create hazards for sidewalks, power lines, or neighboring properties.
Removing a protected tree without a permit: $500 to $5,000 fine depending on tree size and species. Unauthorized removal of a city street tree: replacement cost plus $1,000 fine. Failure to maintain trees creating a public hazard: $250 fine and mandatory correction. Damage to a neighbor's tree: civil liability for up to 3 times the replacement value under California Civil Code 3346.
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