Ventura regulates street tree trimming and maintenance under SBMC Title 20 (Public Parks, Beaches and Street Trees). Property owners are responsible for maintaining trees that overhang sidewalks and streets. City approval may be required before trimming or removing street trees.
SBMC Title 20 governs public parks, beaches, and street trees in Ventura. Property owners are responsible for maintaining clearance of trees overhanging public sidewalks and streets. Trees must provide at least 8 feet of clearance over sidewalks and 14 feet over streets. Street trees (those in the public right-of-way or on the approved street tree list) may require city approval before trimming or removal. The Parks Manager determines appropriate species for replacement trees from the city's approved street tree list. The City maintains an urban forest management program. Private tree trimming on private property does not typically require city approval unless the tree is a protected species.
Unauthorized trimming or removal of street trees may result in fines and mandatory replacement. Property owners failing to maintain sidewalk clearance may receive notice and face abatement costs.
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