Tree removal permits required in Fresno County only for protected native oaks, riparian trees, or trees associated with development. Non-protected landscape trees on private residential property generally require no permit.
Fresno County does not regulate removal of non-native landscape trees (ash, eucalyptus, ornamentals) on residential property. Permits required for: (1) protected valley/blue/coast live oaks above DBH thresholds, (2) trees within riparian zones along major rivers (CA F&G §1600), (3) trees removed as part of discretionary development projects (CEQA). Timber harvest on forested parcels requires CAL FIRE Timber Harvest Plan under Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act.
Unpermitted removal of protected oak: up to $10,000 per tree. F&G §1600 violation: CDFW enforcement, civil/criminal penalties. Unpermitted timber harvest: substantial state penalties.
Sanger, CA
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Sanger, CA
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Sanger, CA
Sanger City Code Section 38-24.4(18)(a) prohibits construction activity between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Any construction noise during those hours is automatically...
Sanger, CA
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Sanger, CA
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Sanger, CA
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