City of Santa Clara

The City of Santa Clara requires a permit for the removal of street trees. Below you will find the text of the City Ordinance that pertains to street tree removal.

  
12.35.020 Alteration or removal – Permit required.

No tree, plant or shrub planted or growing in the streets or public places of the City shall be altered or removed without obtaining a written permit from the superintendent of streets. No person without such authorization shall trench around or alongside of any such tree, plant or shrub with the intent of cutting the roots thereof or otherwise damaging the same. (Ord. 931 § 2; Ord. 1140 § 7, 4-19-68. Formerly § 30-2).

Stat. Ref.: Injury to trees and shrubs, C.C. § 3346; C.C.P. §§ 733 and 734; Pen. C. §§ 600 and 622; Sts. & H.C.A. § 730.5.