Sacramento County Code Chapter 19.04 designates California oaks with trunk girth ≥60 inches measured 4.5 ft above grade as 'heritage trees' on any land including private. Landmark trees - especially prominent or stately trees - are likewise protected.
Heritage trees are protected from removal or significant impact without a Tree Permit issued by Sacramento County Planning & Environmental Review. Construction encroaching the structural root zone (typically 1 ft radius per inch of trunk DBH) requires a Tree Protection Plan and certified arborist oversight. Penalties for unpermitted impact include replacement at appraised value, often $5,000-$25,000+ per mature heritage oak.
Unpermitted removal or damage is treated as a Chapter 19.04 violation; replacement and penalty are based on appraised tree value plus 3:1 replacement.
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