Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 17.77 (Oak Tree Preservation) requires a city-issued permit before removing ANY oak tree six inches or larger in diameter, measured 4.5 feet above the root crown. Non-oak species and oaks under 6" DBH are exempt, as is pruning. Permits are free, but healthy trees on developed lots generally cannot be removed without mitigation, and a certified arborist report is required to remove a tree based on poor health.
The Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance (Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.77) is administered by the City of Rocklin Planning Division. A permit is required before removal of any oak six inches or larger DBH (4.5 feet above the root crown). The application form (rev. 9-1-16) is filed with Planning, and the City confirms 'The City does not charge a fee to issue oak tree removal permits.' Removal of a healthy oak on a developed residential lot triggers mitigation (planting or in-lieu fee). For dead or dying oaks, a certified arborist's written health report may be required and no mitigation applies. Multi-family, commercial, and industrial properties are reviewed separately by Planning. Non-oak species (e.g., pine, elm, ornamental fruit) are NOT regulated by Ch. 17.77 and may be removed without a permit, though street trees in the public right-of-way are separately governed by Title 12 Ch. 12.08 (Trees).
Removing or topping a regulated oak (>=6" DBH) without a Ch. 17.77 permit is a municipal code violation subject to Code Enforcement abatement, restoration/replanting orders, and administrative citations. Unpermitted removal also triggers full mitigation (planting or in-lieu fee) regardless of intent.
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