Yuba City does not maintain a citywide heritage- or private-tree removal permit ordinance, but trees in the public right-of-way and parkway strips are managed by the Public Works Department and require a city-issued encroachment/work permit before pruning or removal.
Yuba City's Code of Ordinances does not contain a private-property heritage-tree ordinance comparable to those in Sacramento or Berkeley — homeowners may generally prune or remove trees on their own land without a city permit. Trees within the public right-of-way (parkway strips between curb and sidewalk, medians, and other city-owned land) are the city's responsibility and are governed by Yuba City Municipal Code Title 6 (Public Works) along with the city's Engineering Standard Details. Any work on those trees by a property owner or contractor requires an encroachment permit issued by Public Works (1201 Civic Center Blvd., (530) 822-4626). Trimming work on the city's main electric or transmission lines is performed under PG&E's vegetation-management program in accordance with California Public Resources Code §4292 and §4293 and CPUC General Order 95 clearance rules.
Unpermitted work in the public right-of-way is a municipal infraction under California Government Code §36900 (up to $100 / $200 / $500 fine ladder). Damage to a city-owned street tree can additionally be billed at appraised replacement value. PG&E line-clearance violations are enforced by Cal Fire and CPUC, not the city.
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