Community Trees

City of Petaluma, California

The City does have various Policies and Ordinances regarding tree preservation, maintenance, and/or removal, depending upon the type, location, and condition of the tree.

Tree Maintenance
and/or Removal
The City requires an Encroachment Permit to trim and/or remove trees in the public right-of-way (usually trees in the planter strip between the curb and sidewalk). See #1 in the sketch below. Tree trim/removal permits are available from the Community Development Department. Trees in locations such as #2 in the sketch below are the property owner's responsibility but do not require a permit for trimming or removal.

Curbside Trees

Curbside Trees

Approved Street Tree List

Tree Advisory Committee

Heritage Tree Ordinance
The City has a Heritage Tree Ordinance, and invites property owners to nominate their tree(s) to the register, so that they can be protected from removal.
Heritage/Landmark Tree Designation Permit

Open letter to tree owners from the Tree Advisory Committee.

If you would like to nominate a tree for the City Tree Registry, please click here.

View the Register of Heritage and Landmark Trees.

Petaluma has two Walking Tours of Trees of Historic Petaluma. Please select from the list below to view and print the self-guided tour brochures:

Below is a continuous sequential slideshow of a few of Petaluma's Heritage Trees:

 

Contact Information

Parks & Recreation Director,
Scott Brodhun

Parks & Landscape Manager,
Ron DeNicola

Administrative Offices
320 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
phone: 707.778.4380
fax: 707.778.4473
email:
parksnrec@ci.petaluma.ca.us

Administrative Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Fridays
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturdays
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon

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