Camarillo regulates the removal of street trees and trees on city property under CMC Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places). Trees on private residential property are not subject to a general heritage tree ordinance, but trees within required landscaping for commercial and multi-family projects are protected under approved CMC Title 19 site plans.
Public-right-of-way and city-property trees may only be planted, pruned, or removed with an encroachment / tree permit issued by Public Works. Required landscaping under Title 19 site-plan approvals (commercial, multi-family, and planned developments) is a condition of approval — removing protected landscape trees without amendment to the site plan is a zoning violation. Camarillo participates in California's drought-tolerant landscaping requirements (Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) and recommends native and low-water species for replacements.
Damaging or removing a city street tree without a permit can trigger replacement cost recovery and administrative penalties under CMC Title 12. Removing landscaping required by a Title 19 site plan can result in code enforcement action and a stop-use order on the underlying business.
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Vehicles operating on public streets are exempt from CMC Chapter 10.34. CA Vehicle Code §27007 limits vehicle exhaust noise to 95 dBA. Modified exhausts and ...
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Camarillo restricts livestock to agricultural and rural-exclusive zones under CMC Title 19. Keeping horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and similar large animals i...
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Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Camarillo under California Water Code Section 10574. Residents may collect rainwater from rooftops for irriga...
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Camarillo does not have a citywide ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, religious displays, or seasonal yard decorations. Restrictions...
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Camarillo does not regulate residential inflatable holiday displays by ordinance. Setup is subject only to general code provisions — electrical safety under ...
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Camarillo's municipal code does not set citywide hours or brightness limits for residential holiday light displays. Light displays must comply with CMC Chapt...
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