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.
Selma, CA
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Selma, CA
Selma regulates amplified music through both its general noise ordinance (SMC 6-17-5) and public address system rules (SMC 6-17-8). Amplified sound exceeding...
Selma, CA
Selma applies the same 5 dB-over-ambient standard to industrial noise under SMC Chapter 17. The city has industrial and commercial zones along Highway 99 and...
Selma, CA
Selma addresses barking dogs under Section 6-2-10, which prohibits excessive noise and nuisance from animals. Dogs causing repeated disturbances through loud...
Selma, CA
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Selma, CA
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