Tuolumne County Code Title 16 protects heritage and landmark trees on private property in mountain communities like Twain Harte, requiring permits before removal of qualifying oaks, pines, and cedars.
Tuolumne County Title 16 establishes tree preservation rules for the unincorporated areas, including Twain Harte. Heritage designations cover native oaks, ponderosa pine, sugar pine, incense cedar, and Douglas fir above specific diameter thresholds. Property owners need a tree removal permit from County Planning unless an exemption applies, such as imminent hazard or defensible space clearance under PRC 4291. Defensible space removals are explicitly allowed without permit when documented for Cal Fire compliance, but stump removal beyond the 100-foot zone often still triggers review.
Civil penalties per tree, replacement planting requirements, and potential criminal misdemeanor charges for repeated violations.
Twain Harte, CA
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Twain Harte, CA
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Twain Harte, CA
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Twain Harte, CA
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Twain Harte, CA
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Twain Harte, CA
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