CMC Chapter 12.40 makes property owners maintain parkway street trees with 8 ft sidewalk and 14 ft street clearance. A free Public Works permit is required to remove or heavily prune street trees.
CMC Chapter 12.40 (Street Trees) makes the adjacent property owner responsible for routine trimming and maintenance of trees in the parkway strip between the curb and sidewalk. Required clearances are 8 feet over sidewalks, 14 feet over residential streets, and 16 feet over arterials and truck routes. Trimming must be performed in a manner consistent with ANSI A300 industry standards and the city's Urban Forestry guidelines. Significant pruning (more than 25% of the canopy), topping, and removal of any street tree require a no-cost permit from Public Works/Urban Forestry; unpermitted removal can result in restitution charges of $1,000 or more per tree based on appraised value. Private trees on private property are generally not regulated, but Corona enforces view, light, and encroachment nuisances under CMC 8.20 and Civil Code §3479. Heritage or specimen oaks, sycamores, and other native species in hillside zones may be protected under the Hillside Development Overlay; check with Planning before pruning. PG&E and Southern California Edison line-clearance pruning is handled by utility contractors under PRC §4292/§4293.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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