Tree removal permits in the City of Ventura are required for city-owned street trees and for private trees protected through development conditions. The process varies depending on the tree's ownership and regulatory status.
The City of Ventura's tree removal process depends on whether the tree is publicly or privately owned and whether it has protected status. City-owned street trees may only be removed by the Public Works Department based on safety assessments, disease, or infrastructure conflicts. Residents requesting street tree removal must submit a request through Public Works. Private trees protected as conditions of development approval require planning department approval for removal, typically with a replacement plan. Trees in the Hillside Management Area may need environmental review before removal. For private trees without regulatory protection, no city permit is generally required, though property owners should verify their tree's status. Emergency removal of hazardous trees may proceed with prompt notification to the city for street trees.
Unauthorized removal of city street trees: $500-$5,000 plus replacement costs at the city's discretion. Violation of development permit tree conditions: fines, enhanced replacement ratios, and potential permit revocation. Development projects that damage protected trees face stop-work orders.
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