Fresno requires tree replacement when significant trees are removed during development or public infrastructure projects. The Development Code's landscaping provisions under FMC Chapter 15, Article 23 mandate replacement planting for trees removed as part of new construction. The City's Urban Forestry program also requires replacement of removed street trees, typically with species appropriate for Fresno's climate and the specific planting location.
Replacement ratios vary based on the size and species of the removed tree. Standard replacement for street trees is typically at least one-for-one with a minimum 15-gallon nursery stock tree. For development projects, larger or more significant trees may require 2:1 or 3:1 replacement ratios. The City maintains an approved street tree species list suited to the Central Valley climate, favoring drought-tolerant and heat-resistant varieties. In-lieu fees may be accepted when on-site replacement is not feasible, funding the City's tree planting program.
Failure to complete required replacement planting can result in withholding of certificates of occupancy, fines, and denial of future permits.
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