Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The heritage & protected trees rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Fresno County Oak Tree Preservation provisions protect valley oak (Quercus lobata) and blue oak (Quercus douglasii). Native oaks above specified DBH are subject to preservation standards in development and ministerial permits.
Fresno County's zoning ordinance includes oak tree preservation provisions targeting valley oak and blue oak, the dominant native hardwoods. Typical protection thresholds: trees with DBH (diameter at breast height) of 10+ inches. Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) also included in some provisions. CEQA review applies to development impacting native oak woodlands under AB 242. Riparian trees along San Joaquin River and Kings River are further protected under CA F&G §1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement requirements.
Unpermitted removal of protected oak: up to $10,000 per tree plus replacement mitigation. CEQA violation: project may be enjoined.
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