Huntington Park, CA Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)

Section 7-5.206, in Chapter 5 (Street Trees) of Title 7, lets the Director inspect any tree, shrub or plant on private property that overhangs or projects into public property, to decide whether it is a hazard or an impediment to the progress or vision of anyone traveling on that property. If the Director finds it hazardous or obstructive, the Director gives written notice to the owner, occupant or agent describing the trimming or removal required, done at that person's expense.

The notice starts a 10-day clock. The owner, occupant or agent can file a written objection within 10 days of the date on the notice and gets a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The Director then renders a written decision within three days of the hearing, and that decision is final. If the objection is not sustained, the work must proceed immediately; if it is not completed within 10 days of the date on the notice setting forth the decision, the Director causes it to be done and charges the cost. If no objection is filed and the work is not done within 10 days of the initial notice, the Director does the same.

There is an emergency track: if a private tree, bush or plant falls on a public right-of-way, or in the Director's reasonable opinion presents a clear and immediate danger, the City can clear it immediately, without notice, at the property owner's cost. Subsection (c) and § 7-5.214 add that the article imposes no liability on the City and does not relieve the owner of the duty to keep trees from becoming a hazard or an impediment to travel or vision on any street, park, alley or public place. Trees on City property are handled separately under § 7-5.205.