Corona, CA Tree Protection: Tree Removal Permits (2026)

Corona regulates tree removal primarily for trees within the public right-of-way, on city-owned property, and in commercial or multi-family developments where trees were required as part of approved landscape plans. The Corona Public Works Department oversees street tree removal permits, which require an arborist's report demonstrating the tree is dead, diseased beyond recovery, hazardous, or causing infrastructure damage. Replacement of removed street trees is required at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio with city-approved species. On private single-family residential property, homeowners generally do not need a city permit to remove trees, though removal of trees specified on an approved subdivision landscape plan requires Planning Division approval. HOA common areas governed by Davis-Stirling are subject to the association's CC&Rs and architectural review process. Trees on hillside lots in Skyline and South Corona are protected under hillside development standards if they were used as part of the original natural landscape preservation. Penalties for unauthorized removal of protected or required trees range from $500 to $5,000 per tree plus replacement costs.