Tree Removal Permit

WHAT ARE PROTECTED TREES?

1. Any tree with a DBH greater than 12 inches.

2. Any native oak with a DBH greater than six inches.

3. Any Valley Oak, seedling, sapling, or older.

4. Any tree bearing an active nest of a fully protected bird (see Fish and Game Code Section 3511).

Mitigation measures may be required to offset any tree removal. Tree mitigation deposits shall be a minimum of $291.75 for each tree removed. Mitigation deposit on the protected Valley Oak is $875.25 for each tree removed. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of 15-gallon container and 8-12ft tall.

* See Related Information link at the bottom of this page to apply for a Calistoga business license or reference Calistoga Municipal Code.

 

Tree Removal Permit Application Packet Effective - 070125(PDF, 740KB)