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San José Ordinance Protecting Heritage Trees

This San José ordinance establishes protections for heritage and protected trees in the city. No one can remove or damage these trees without the required tree permit from the zoning administrator.

Link:

  • San José Code of Ordinances Section 17.40.440

Policy Details:

Locale: San Jose, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

San José Code of Ordinances Section 17.40.440

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