Street trees and parkway trees in Chino are regulated under Title 11 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) and Title 12 (Public Property). Property owners are responsible for trimming private trees that overhang the public right-of-way to maintain mandated clearance (typically 8 feet over sidewalks and 14 feet over roadways). Removal or major pruning of designated street trees requires a city permit and follows ISA pruning standards. State law (Public Utilities Code section 12808) and CPUC General Order 95 govern clearance around overhead utility lines.
Chino's street-tree program manages trees in the public right-of-way, while the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping private trees from blocking sidewalks, streets, traffic signs, and streetlights. Standard clearance requirements in California municipalities adopting CBC/Cal-OSHA references are 8 feet of vertical clearance over public sidewalks and 14 feet over the traveled way; lower-hanging limbs are subject to abatement at the owner's cost. Removal of a city-owned street tree or any heritage/protected tree requires permit review under Title 11. Trimming near electrical lines must comply with CPUC General Order 95 and is typically performed by Southern California Edison line-clearance crews, not by homeowners.
Failure to trim trees blocking the right-of-way can result in a notice of violation and city-performed abatement billed to the owner; unpermitted removal of a city street tree triggers replacement and fines under Title 11.
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