No permit is required to remove a tree on private property in San Leandro. Only street trees (those in the public right-of-way) require a City permit under SLMC Title 5 Chapter 5-2 and Administrative Code Chapter 12.
Private-property tree removal is not regulated by the City of San Leandro. Homeowners can remove any tree on their land without notifying the City, although HOA CC&Rs may impose private restrictions and common-law nuisance rules still apply. For street trees, an applicant must submit a Tree Removal Permit application to the Public Works Department, demonstrating that the tree is dead, diseased, dangerous, or causing significant infrastructure damage. Approved removals typically require replacement planting at the property owner's expense. Permits are free but inspection and replacement-tree costs are charged back. A draft private-property heritage tree ordinance has been before Council since 2014 but is not yet adopted.
Removing a street tree without a permit is a violation of SLMC 5-2 with restitution typically based on the ISA appraised value of the tree (commonly $1,000-$10,000+ per tree). No City penalties exist for private-tree removal.
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