Camarillo requires permits for removal of protected trees on private property and any trees on public rights-of-way. The permit process includes arborist review and potential replacement requirements.
Tree removal permits in Camarillo are administered by the Community Development Department. Permits are required for removing any tree on public property and for protected species on private property meeting size thresholds. The application includes the reason for removal, a site plan, and may require an arborist report for large or heritage trees. Common grounds for approval include disease or death certification, structural hazard, infrastructure damage, and construction necessitating removal with adequate mitigation. Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks. Denied permits may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
Removing a tree without a required permit: $1,000-$10,000 fine per tree. Required replacement planting at city-specified ratios. Permit fraud: application revocation and doubled penalties. Contractors removing trees without verifying permits: $500-$2,000 per incident.
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