Jurupa Valley has not adopted a list of protected tree species in its Municipal Code. There is no city-level designation for coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), California sycamore (Platanus racemosa), valley oak (Quercus lobata), or any other native species. Statewide, federally listed endangered or threatened tree species are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act and California Endangered Species Act regardless of local ordinance — though no common Inland Empire ornamental tree currently appears on those lists. CEQA may impose oak woodland mitigation for woodland conversions of one acre or more under Public Resources Code §21083.4. Trees with raptor or migratory bird nests are seasonally protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code §3503.
Despite Jurupa Valley's lack of a protected species ordinance, several state and federal laws confer indirect protection to trees: (1) Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. §§703-712) prohibits take of nearly all native bird species, their nests, and eggs — meaning that trees with active nests cannot be pruned or removed during the nesting season (typically February 1 - August 31) without risk of federal violation. (2) California Fish and Game Code §3503 prohibits destruction of any bird nest or eggs. (3) Section §3503.5 specifically protects raptors (hawks, owls, eagles). (4) California Endangered Species Act (Fish and Game Code §§2050 et seq.) protects state-listed species and their habitat. (5) CEQA Public Resources Code §21083.4 triggers oak woodland mitigation for conversions of one acre or more. Property owners planning tree work in spring/summer should retain a qualified biologist to conduct a pre-construction nest survey, especially in the Jurupa Hills and along the Santa Ana River where bird activity is high. The Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. §1531 et seq.) and Section 7 / Section 10 consultations apply to projects with a federal nexus, which is rare for routine residential tree work.
Local: no protected species list, no local fine. Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $15,000 and six months imprisonment per take. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§668-668d) carries civil penalties up to $5,000 and criminal penalties up to $100,000 ($200,000 for organizations) per violation. California Fish and Game Code §3503 violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. CEQA non-compliance for oak woodland conversion can result in project rescission and required mitigation lands.
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