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

When the tree administrator has granted a tree permit to remove a heritage or landmark tree said permit shall require the applicant to replace the tree with a living tree on the property or within the city of West Sacramento in a location approved by the tree administrator. Said location will be specified in the tree permit. The property owner will replace the tree and continue to replace the replacement tree if the tree dies any time within three years of the initial planting. Replacement shall not be required if a tree is in need of removal solely because it poses a risk to persons or property or if the tree acts as a host for a plant that is parasitic. Replacement trees will be planted at the rate of one inch diameter of replacement plant for every one inch diameter of tree removed. A diameter shall be measured at four feet six inches from ground level. Replacement trees may be a combination of fifteen gallon size trees, which are the equivalent of a one inch diameter tree or twenty-four inch box trees which are the equivalent of a three inch diameter tree.