Contra Costa County

San Ramon

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In the City of San Ramon if your property is a single family residence, then you do not need a tree removal permit to remove a tree on your property except if you wish to remove a native oak tree 6 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground. If a non-oak tree, not including a willow, fruit tree, eucalyptus, alder, cottonwood, or pine tree, is greater than 8 inches in diameter measured 54 inches above the ground and is on commercial property or on a property owned by a Homeowner’s Association then a tree removal permit is required. For more information on San Ramon’s Tree Removal Ordinance, please visit San Ramon FAQ’s.

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Walnut Creek

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In the City of Walnut Creek, protected trees that require a tree removal permit include trees within city limits that are larger than 9in in diameter (28in in circumference) measured 4.5ft above ground.

For more information, please visit the City of Walnut Creek's Tree Removal Permit page.

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Lafayette

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In the City of Lafayette, a tree removal permit is required for removing protected trees that are on public or private land.

List of protected trees:

1. A tree with a trunk diameter of 12″ or more, of an indigenous species (such as an oak, bay, buckeye or madrone), and on a developed property.

2. A tree of any size or species, and designated to be preserved as part of an approved development application (check with a planner).

3. A tree with a trunk diameter of 6″ or more, or one component trunk of a multi-trunked tree with a diameter of 4″ or more, and of a native riparian species (such as a maple, boxelder, alder, walnut, cottonwood, willow, oak, bay, buckeye, or elderberry).

4. A tree of any species with a diameter of 6″ or more, and on an undeveloped property.

5. A replacement tree planted as restitution for a violation of this chapter.

6. A native tree of any size or species within a restricted ridgeline area.

7. A tree of any size or species within a public right-of-way or a private access easement.

8. A tree of any size or species within a commercial zoning district.

For more information, please read the City of Lafayette's Protected Tree Ordinance.

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Orinda

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Trees in the City of Orinda require a tree removal permit if the tree is:

1. On undeveloped property and measure 6in diameter (18.84in circumference) at 4.5ft above ground

2. On developed property and measures 12in diameter (37.68in circumference) at 4.5ft above ground

3. Measure 4.5in diameter (14.13in circumference) and are within 30ft of a waterway or streambed

4. Contractually obliged to be permitted for removal (between the zoning board and the contractor).

For more information, read the City of Orinda's Tree Removal Permit page

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