Tree removal in Antioch: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Antioch Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Antioch's code says

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Exemptions	The City Engineer may authorize removal without a tree removal permit or regular development application. Applies: Applies when the tree's condition is an immediate hazard to life or property. § 9-5.1202 · code text If the condition of any tree presents an immediate hazard to life and/or property its removal may be authorized by the City Engineer. Trees may be removed without a permit. Applies: Applies to trees on developed residential properties, except protected trees as this article defines them. § 9-5.1202 · code text Other than for protected trees as defined by this article, trees on developed residential properties may be removed without a permit.
Permit to remove	Yes. A tree removal permit, or approval through the regular development application process. Applies: Applies to established trees. On developed residential lots, only protected trees need a permit. § 9-5.1202 · code text Except as provided below, it is unlawful to destroy or remove any established tree on any property within the city without either: Yes. An application and Tree Committee review are required. Applies: Applies to trees on undeveloped property. § 9-5.1204 · code text All applications concerning trees on undeveloped property shall be reviewed by the Tree Committee as defined by this chapter. Yes. A permit application is required. Applies: Applies to protected trees on developed property when removal is not part of a regular development application. § 9-5.1203 · code text It is the purpose of this section to regulate the removal of protected trees on developed property, when such removal is not associated with a regular development application.
Replacement trees	2 trees of 24-inch box size for each established tree legally removed. Applies: Applies to each established tree legally removed for property development. § 9-5.1205 · code text (a) Each established tree: two 24 inch box trees. 2 trees of 48-inch box size for each mature tree legally removed. Applies: Applies to each mature tree legally removed for property development. § 9-5.1205 · code text (b) Each mature tree: two 48 inch box trees. A replacement street tree must be planted. The city must approve the species. Applies: Applies to removing a street tree. § 9-5.1203 · code text In allowing for the removal of a street tree, the Department of Parks, Leisure and Community Services will require that a replacement street tree be planted.

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Antioch?

Antioch's code: Yes. A tree removal permit, or approval through the regular development application process. (Applies to established trees. On developed residential lots, only protected trees need a permit.) (§ 9-5.1202); 2 trees of 24-inch box size for each established tree legally removed. (Applies to each established tree legally removed for property development.) (§ 9-5.1205).

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