Permits required to remove street trees and trees protected by development conditions. Private-property trees typically permit-exempt. Contact Clovis Public Utilities (urban forestry) and Planning before cutting.
Clovis Municipal Code requires a permit to remove any tree in the public right-of-way (parkway strip, park, city property). Trees designated as protected under an approved development plan, subdivision map condition, or conditional use permit require planning approval before removal, often with replacement requirements. Private-property trees on residential lots generally do not require permits for removal. Commercial property subject to approved landscape plans may have replacement obligations. Emergency hazard removal may proceed with after-the-fact notification.
Removing street tree without permit: fine plus replacement (mature tree appraisal value often $1,000-$5,000+). Violating development permit tree condition: code enforcement, possible permit revocation.
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Construction in Clovis permitted 7 AM-7 PM Mon-Sat. No Sunday or federal holiday construction without a permit. City projects exempt.
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Clovis has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The City is about 8 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and CMC 9.22.080(F)(4) exempts federally ...
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Amplified music audible beyond the property line during quiet hours violates CMC §5.24. Special event sound permits required for Old Town Clovis events.
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CMC 5.27.603 requires permits for amplified outdoor music audible beyond property lines. Vehicle-mounted sound devices are banned on streets under CMC 5.27.608.
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Clovis Municipal Code §6.04 prohibits habitual barking/noise from dogs. Continuous barking 10+ minutes or intermittent 30+ minutes can be cited as a nuisance.
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Exotic animals prohibited under CA Fish & Game Code §2118 and CCR Title 14 §671. Ferrets, hedgehogs, monkeys, most wild animals illegal statewide. Clovis enf...
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