Tree removal in Clovis: the local rules

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

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Exemptions	Fruit trees and eucalyptus (genus Myrtaceae) are exempt. Applies: Applies to tree removal on properties other than developed R-1 lots, or with a development application. § 9.30.080 · code text Any tree except fruit trees (4) and trees of the genus Myrtaceae (5) Developed single-family residential properties are exempt from the general size rules. Applies: On developed R-1 lots, oaks, cedars, ash and redwoods 12 inches in diameter or more still need a permit. § 9.30.040 · code text except for developed single-family residential properties.
Permit to remove	Yes, a tree removal permit is required. Applies: Applies to protected trees on private property, except as the code's exemptions provide. § 9.30.040 · code text the following trees shall not be removed from private property without first obtaining a tree removal permit: Yes, and a public hearing is required. Applies: Applies to heritage trees in all zones; the Commission decides requests not filed with a development application. § 9.30.080 · code text The Commission shall be the review authority for all tree removal requests for heritage trees filed independent of a development application.
Protected trees	Heritage trees in all zoning districts. Applies: Applies to heritage trees. § 9.30.040 · code text Heritage trees in all zoning districts; Any tree required to be planted or kept as a condition of approval of a development application or building permit. Applies: Applies to trees under a condition of approval. § 9.30.040 · code text Any tree required to be planted or retained as a condition of approval of a development application or a building permit in all zoning districts; Multi-trunk tree with any trunk at least 12 inches across or 38 inches around, measured 4 feet above grade. Applies: Applies to multi-trunk trees, except on developed single-family residential properties. § 9.30.040 · code text For multi-trunk trees, any tree which has at least one trunk twelve inches (12") or greater in diameter or thirty-eight inches (38") or greater in circumference, measured four feet (4') above the adjacent grade, except for developed single-family residential properties. Any tree 12 inches or more in diameter or 38 inches or more around, measured 4 feet above grade. Applies: All zoning districts, except developed single-family residential properties. § 9.30.040 · code text Any tree which measures twelve inches (12") or greater in diameter or thirty-eight inches (38") or greater in circumference, measured four feet (4') above the adjacent grade in all zoning districts, except for developed single-family residential properties. Parkway trees and any tree on public property. Applies: Applies to parkway trees or public property. § 9.30.040 · code text Parkway trees and any tree located on public property. Trees required or recorded under site plan review. Applies: Applies to trees under site plan review. § 9.30.040 · code text Trees required or memorialized under site plan review.
Replacement trees	Approval may require replacement trees, an in-lieu fee, or a mix that provides the required number of trees. Applies: Applies to an approved tree removal permit. § 9.30.070 · code text Conditions of approval may include any of the following:

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

Clovis's code: Yes, a tree removal permit is required. (Applies to protected trees on private property, except as the code's exemptions provide.) (§ 9.30.040); Heritage trees in all zoning districts. (Applies to heritage trees.) (§ 9.30.040).

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