Lodi is a Tree City USA member. Street trees may be removed with an encroachment permit from Public Works under specific conditions. Minimum 15-gallon stock required for street tree plantings. Low-growing trees (20-40 ft) must be planted under power lines.
Lodi is designated a Tree City USA. Street trees within the public right-of-way may be removed with an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department under specific conditions: fruit-bearing trees causing nuisance, driveway construction, city improvement projects, or repeated damage to utilities or sidewalks. Removal is at the property owner's expense. Replacement trees for parkway removals are provided through the city's tree planting program. Minimum 15-gallon stock is required for street tree plantings. Low-growing trees (20-40 ft max height) must be planted under power lines.
Unauthorized removal of protected tree: $1,000 to $25,000+ per tree. Replacement planting required. Criminal charges possible.
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