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.
Reedley, CA
RMC 5-1-18(E) sets a 5-dB-over-ambient threshold at the property line. For apartments and condos, measurement is taken within the adjoining unit. No zone-spe...
Reedley, CA
Reedley has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The Reedley Municipal Airport (O32) operates under FAA regulations. Federal law preempts local noise rules for...
Reedley, CA
RMC 5-3-10 prohibits animals creating excessive noise. Fines escalate from $100 to $500 per offense. A fourth violation in 12 months requires permanent remov...
Reedley, CA
RMC 5-1-18 targets amplified sound devices. Sound audible at 25 feet is prima facie excessive. Authorized public events with amplified music are exempt under...
Reedley, CA
Commercial vehicles on residential property follow the same RMC 6-2-4 rules: enclosed storage, behind a 5 ft fence, or screened driveway. No front-yard repai...
Reedley, CA
RMC Chapter 10.34 sets fence height limits by yard location. Front yards are limited to lower heights; side and rear yards allow taller fences. Sight triangl...
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