Please note that regulations and permit processes may vary by city and county. We recommend consulting directly with the appropriate planning department or visiting the city’s or county’s official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Benicia Tree Removal Permit, California:

• Benicia is a city in Solano County, and Benicia tree removal permits are managed by the city’s Public Work Department.
• The City of Benicia Tree Removal Permit Application is processed online through the OpenGov permitting portal.  Click here for the tree permit application instructions and to apply online.
• You can visit the City of Benicia’s official website to find information on tree removal permits and the application process. Here’s their website: City of Benicia  https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/trees

• Protected Trees: A permit is required to remove the following trees on private property:

  • All city property trees over 8 inches in diameter (as measured 48 inches above soil level)
  • Street trees over 8 inches in diameter.
  • All heritage trees
  • All designated protected trees (trees on the property for new construction)
  • California native trees – The following native species, which have a trunk diameter of 8 inches (25 inch circumference) are protected:
    • Blue oak (Quercus douglasii)
    • Live oak (Quercus agrifolia)
    • Valley/white oak (Quercus lobata)
    • Willow (Salix)
    • Buckeye (Aesculus californica)
    • Box elder (Acer negundo)
    • California Bay (Umbellularia californica)
    • Black walnut (Juglans hindsi)
  • All other trees over 12 inches in diameter; fruit trees at 18 inches in diameter

  • Please note that there is also a permit required to trim the following types of trees:

    • Street trees
    • Heritage trees (click here for more info)
    • Designated protected trees

    *A permit is not required to trim branches on said trees that are less than 3 inches in diameter

  How to apply for a tree removal permit:

  • Click here for the tree permit application instructions and to apply online.

  All tree permits are now done through the Public Works Department.

  Any questions, please contact Marcos Jaime via email mjaime@ci.benicia.ca.us