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Árboles protegidos
In accordance with Sacramento City Code 12.56.070, a written appeal may be made in regards to removal of a tree within 15 days of the posting date. Written appeals must state the grounds for the appeal, and the required fee of $298 dollars must be paid at the time of appeal submission. Appeals may be sent to City Clerk, 915 I Street, New City Hall, Sacramento, CA 95814.
When is a tree permit needed?
A permit is required to perform regulated work on “City Trees” or “Private Protected Trees” (which includes trees formerly referred to as “Heritage Trees”). City trees are characterized as trees partially or completely located in a City park, on City owned property, or on a public right-of-way, including any street, road, sidewalk, park strip, mow strip or alley. Private protected trees are defined as trees designated to have special historical value, special environmental value, or significant community benefit, and is located on private property. Private protected trees are:
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All native trees at 12 inch DSH*. Native trees include: Coast, Interior, Valley and Blue Oaks, CA Sycamore and Buckeye.
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All trees at 32 inch DSH with an existing single family or duplex dwelling.
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All trees at 24 inch DSH on undeveloped land or any other type of property such as commercial, industrial, and apartments.
Tree permits
Approved permits are required before work can be performed. If you plan to perform work on a City or private protected tree, download the Tree Permit Application. Once received by the Urban Forestry office, permit applications are generally processed within ten (10) business days. This time frame can vary based on the nature of the request and volume of requests received at any given time.
PROCESO DE PERMISO
How to Apply for a Tree Permit
A Sacramento County tree permit is required to remove or prune any public tree and certain private trees. Public trees are those that occur on any County owned land (parks, building grounds, etc.) and/or within right-of-way areas.
Removing or pruning trees on privately owned land also requires a tree permit in accordance with Zoning Code Regulations (see Chapter 5.2.4 Landscape Standards of the Zoning Code) and the County Code (Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance).
When is a Tree Permit Needed?
Typical examples of tree removal or pruning work that require a tree permit include:
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Select Landscaping Trees. Any tree located within parking lots and/or the landscaped areas that surround commercial buildings and/or residential common areas in apartment complexes or homeowner's associations.
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Native Oaks. Native oak trees occurring on any property, including on private residential properties. Review how to identify a native oak.
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Public Trees. Trees adjacent to roadways within the County right-of-way or on any County land or parkways.
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Landmark Trees. Certain trees that are especially prominent and stately are also considered “Landmark” trees and receive special consideration for preservation. Landmark trees are often identified during the Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review process conducted by the Office of Planning and Environmental Review.
For issues concerning trees on public land or street trees, the 311 dispatcher will forward your calls to the County department that manages the property. If you live in a City within Sacramento County, you will need to contact the City for tree permits or tree concerns (list of City Phone #’s). In order to determine if you are within a City, visit the County's Parcel Viewer, entering the address or parcel number where the tree(s) is located. The cities on the map are colored and labeled.
How do I Apply for A Tree Permit?
See the Getting Started page for more information on how to apply for a permit and fill out the Tree Permit Application. The permit fee is $31.35 and can include multiple trees on one permit.
Other Tree Permit Topics of Interest
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Have You Received A Violation Letter?
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If you have received a violation letter it is because there is no record of a Tree Permit on file, or you have not complied with the conditions of an existing Tree Permit. Please follow the instructions in the violation letter or contact the Sacramento County Tree Coordinator for additional information.
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Development Review. Tree Pruning and Removal as a part of a development project.
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Some tree pruning and removal can be allowed on private land as part of project development if a Building Permit or Planning Application is in review by Sacramento County Tree Coordinator staff. Removal of tree(s) may require replacement mitigation or plantings.
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