Roseville, CA Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Summary
Roseville may have protected tree ordinances requiring permits before removal or significant trimming. Heritage and native oaks often protected.
4291. (a) A person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in the state responsibility area shall at all times do all of the following: (1) (A) Maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, but not beyond the property line, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The amount of fuel modification necessary shall consider the flammability of the structure as affected by building material, building standards, location, and type of vegetation. Fuels shall be maintained and spaced in a condition so that a wildfire would be unlikely to ignite the structure.
Full Breakdown
Many California cities have protected tree ordinances covering native oaks, heritage trees, and trees above a certain trunk diameter (commonly 12+ inches). Removal of protected trees requires a permit and may require replacement planting (often 2:1 or 3:1 ratio). Routine trimming generally doesn’t require permits but must follow ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) standards. Trees overhanging property lines: owner can trim branches to the property line. Street trees are city property - do not trim without city authorization. Development projects must submit tree surveys.
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