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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Pinole Tree Removal Permit, California:

• Pinole is a city in Contra Costa County. Pinole tree removal permits are managed by the city’s planning department.
• You can visit the City of Pinole’s official website for specific information on tree removal permits and the application process. Here’s their website: City of Pinole Planning Department

Protected Trees:

• Removal of Coast Live Oak, Madrone, Buckeye, Black Walnut, Redwood, Big Leafed Maple, Redbud, California Bay, and Toyon trees with a single perennial stem of 12 inches or larger in circumference measured 4.5 feet above the natural grade.
• Removal of any other tree with a single perennial stem of 56 inches or larger in circumference measured 4.5 feet above the natural grade.
• EXCEPT, the following trees are exempt from permits:
  • Trees smaller than the species and sizes listed above.
  • Nut or fruit trees, palm trees, and eucalyptus trees, regardless of size.

Reference Pinole Municipal Code General Definitions 17.98.020 protected tree.

How to apply for a tree removal permit:

Submittal requirements:

• Site plan: drawn to scale, showing property lines, existing structures, and the location of the proposed tree(s) to be removed.
• Photos: Photos of the proposed tree(s) to be removed.
• Arborist Report: unless the reason for removal is evident, the tree is dying or dead, and there is no viable alternative to address the issue.

Apply on eTRAKit

• Submit an application using the City’s eTRAKiT Online Permitting and Licensing Portal.
  • Find “Planning Permits“, then select “Apply for a Project“.
  • Create an account or log in.
  • Select the applicable eTRAKiT project type and subtype.
    • Project Type: Tree Removal
  • Fill out the requested information shown on the screen and upload the submittal documents.
  • The last step is the electronic payment for application submittal.
  • Planning staff will reach out by email after receiving the electronic submittal if additional information is needed.
• For questions about the Pinole tree removal permit process, please call the Pinole Planning
  Department 510-724-9000