Tree removal in Pacific Grove

All Gowen cypress, regardless of size; all Coast live oak, Monterey cypress, Shore pine, Torrey pine, and Monterey pine six inches or greater in trunk diameter, measured at 54 inches above native grade.

all other Trees on private property, regardless of species, 12 inches or greater in trunk diameter, measured at 54 inches above native grade.

All Trees in or within 100 yards of designated Monarch sanctuaries.

All Trees on Public Property six inches or greater in trunk diameter, measured at 54 inches above native grade, and all Street Trees, regardless of size.

All Trees that are otherwise Protected and will be impacted as a result of Development, both proposed for Pruning or Removal and where the Development will impact the Critical Root Zone of the Tree that requires protection during construction, and all Trees otherwise identified – during Development or otherwise – for special protection by the property owner.

For replacement of Native Trees and Monarch butterfly Trees, or Removal of a Public Tree if initiated by a private party, a fee established by resolution of the city council shall be paid to the city of Pacific Grove and deposited into the Community Tree Program Fund.

Payment of in-lieu fees cannot be made as an alternative to replacement on site unless findings can be made that the Tree replacement planting is not Feasible, based on the criteria identified in PGMC § 12.20.090 (Appropriate variation for individual situations).