Get CA Tree Trimming Permit Application - City Of Benicia 2017-2023

In most cases, the municipality or state retains authority and responsibility for the trees. Sometimes, the municipality legally transfers responsibility of street trees to the adjacent landowner.

Protected Trees: (a) Oak tree including Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) and California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), or any other tree of the oak genus indigenous to California but excluding the Scrub Oak (Quercus berberidifolia). (b) Southern California Black Walnut (Juglans californica).

A Tree Pruning or Tree Removal Permit is required to prune or remove 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 situations.

To request pruning or removal of trees on City property, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-946-3260 or complete an online service request that includes the reason for the request.

Under Georgia's Fallen Tree Responsibility laws, if a tree falls on someone's property, it is generally that property owner, and not the owner of the tree, who is responsible for any property damage, as well as the costs of hauling away the tree.

In Michigan, it is a crime to maliciously destroy a tree. Penalties for the destruction of an inexpensive tree can result in a one-year prison sentence. A more expensive tree – $1,000 – $20,000 – can land you up to 5 years in prison.

As the tree owner, there is a duty to ensure that trees are adequately trimmed for purposes of reducing injury, property damage, or death. Before resorting to self-help and trimming at your own risk, a helpful alternative may be to take the issue to mediation.

In most cases, the municipality or state retains authority and responsibility for the trees. Sometimes, the municipality legally transfers responsibility of street trees to the adjacent landowner.