Oxnard requires permits to remove significant trees on private property and all trees in the public right-of-way. Protected trees include those above a specified trunk diameter. Street trees are managed by the city's Public Works Department.
Oxnard regulates tree removal through its zoning code and public works standards. Trees in the public right-of-way (street trees and park trees) are city property and may not be removed or pruned by residents without city authorization. On private property, removal of significant trees (typically those with trunk diameters of 12 inches or more measured at 4.5 feet above grade) may require a tree removal permit from Community Development. The permit process considers tree health, species, replacement plans, and impact on the neighborhood canopy. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review may be triggered for removal of large or historically significant trees. Developers must submit tree preservation plans as part of project approvals. The city encourages replanting with drought-tolerant species appropriate to the Oxnard climate.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees results in fines and mandatory replacement at the owner's expense. Removal of city street trees without permission may result in penalties up to triple the tree's appraised value.
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