Lodi requires an encroachment permit from Public Works to remove or alter any tree within the public right-of-way (street trees and parkway trees). Trees on private property are generally not regulated for removal, but pruning over public sidewalks must maintain 10-foot clearance.
The City of Lodi is a Tree City USA member and maintains an official list of approved street trees. Under Lodi's Tree Policy, a tree within the public right-of-way may be removed only after an encroachment permit is issued by the Public Works Department; for trees causing a nuisance to the property owner (e.g., fruit-bearing trees), removal can be authorized at the property owner's expense. The City removes street trees at its own expense when removal is necessary for a city improvement project or when the tree causes repeated extensive damage to utilities, curb, gutter, or sidewalk. Minimum tree well size is 5'x5' (25 sf) or 4'x6' (24 sf); 15-gallon size is the minimum acceptable replacement size.
Removing or topping a street tree without an encroachment permit is a violation of LMC Title 12 (Streets and Public Places) enforced by Public Works with restoration requirements and citations.
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