Tree removal on private property in Oceanside may require permits depending on location and development conditions. Trees in the coastal zone, MSCP areas, or subject to development permit conditions require approval. Public street trees may not be removed by residents.
Tree removal requirements in Oceanside depend on the property's location and any applicable development conditions. Trees in the California Coastal Zone may require a Coastal Development Permit modification before removal. Trees subject to conditions of approval in development permits must have removal authorized by the Planning Division. Properties within or adjacent to MSCP preserve areas have biological resource protections. Public street trees are maintained by the city and may not be removed or altered by residents. Contact Public Works at (760) 435-5200 for street tree issues. Private trees not subject to any special protections may be removed without a permit, though replacement planting may be encouraged.
Unauthorized removal of protected or public trees may result in fines and required replacement planting.
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