Oxnard requires replacement planting when permitted tree removal occurs. Replacement trees must be appropriate species for the local climate and planted within a specified timeframe. The city encourages drought-tolerant and native species.
When tree removal is approved in Oxnard, replacement planting is typically required as a condition of the permit. Standard replacement ratios range from 1:1 for common species to 3:1 for heritage or significant trees. Replacement trees must be a minimum 15-gallon container size (24-inch box for heritage replacements) and planted on the same property or at a city-approved location within 6 months of removal. Approved replacement species include drought-tolerant varieties suited to Oxnard's coastal climate and the species diversity goals of the urban forest management plan. Developers may be required to pay an in-lieu fee to the city's tree planting fund when on-site replacement is not feasible. All replacement trees must receive a 3-year maintenance period including irrigation, staking, and monitoring to ensure survival.
Failure to complete required replacement planting within the specified timeframe results in additional fines and potential liens. Dead replacement trees must be replanted at owner expense.
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