Forestry Division Heritage Tree Removal Applications & Appeals

 Forestry Division Heritage Tree Removal Application

Forestry Division Submitted Removal Applications (Current)

Forestry Division Submitted Removal Applications (Archived)

Forestry Division Submitted Appeals

Planning Division Heritage Tree Removal Notices

Planning Division Removal Notices

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Heritage tree faq

How do I know if I have a Heritage tree?

FAQ

Mountain View’s City Code (Chapter 32, Article II) defines a “Heritage Tree” as a tree with any of the following characteristics:

• A tree trunk with a circumference of forty-eight inches (48") or more, measured at fifty-four inches (54") above natural grade. Multi-trunk trees are measured just below the first major trunk fork.

• Any of the following three species of trees with a circumference of twelve inches (12”) or more, measured at fifty-four inches (54”) above natural grade.

  • Quercus (oak)

  • Sequoia (redwood)

  • Cedrus (cedar)

• A grove(s) of trees designated as “heritage” by the City Council.

What responsibility do I have if there is a Heritage Tree on my property?

Mountain View’s ordinance states that if you own or control real property in the City, you are responsible for maintaining and preserving all Heritage trees in a state of good health.  It is against the City ordinance to willfully injure, damage, destroy, move or remove a Heritage tree unless granted a removal permit by the City.

what if I want to remove a heritage tree on my property?

Heritage Tree Removal Permit Process

Any Heritage Tree(s) proposed for removal requires a removal permit, which is issued by either the Community Services Department’s Forestry & Roadway Division or the Community Development Department’s Planning Division, depending on the type of property:

• The Community Services Department processes up to 4 Heritage tree removals for all property types when no development permit is required.
• The Community Development Department Planning Division processes 5 or more Heritage tree removals or when a development permit is required.  

Please refer to “Heritage Tree Removal Permit Process” for more information.

How do I appeal a decision to approve or deny a Heritage tree removal permit?

Heritage Tree Removal Appeal Process

What is the urban forestry board (UFB)?

The Urban Forestry Board (UFB) is a City Council Advisory Body made up of the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Tree appeals that have been processed by the Community Services Department’s Forestry & Roadway Division are reviewed by the UFB.

How will I know if a Heritage Tree Removal Application has been submitted or if an appeal has been filed?

For single family and multi-family up to 4 units, you can subscribe to MyMV to be notified when an application has been submitted or an appeal has been filed.

Resources

Single Family Homes or Multi-Family Up to 4 Units

Community Services Department’s Forestry & Roadway Division (removal applications)

231 N. Whisman, Mountain View CA

(650) 903-6273

parks@mountainview.gov

City Clerk’s Office (appeals)

500 Castro St., 1^st Floor, Mountain View CA

(650) 903-6304

city.clerk@mountainview.gov

• Heritage Tree Removal Application
• Submitted Removal Applications (Current)
• Submitted Removal Applications (Archived)
• Submitted Heritage Tree Appeals
• Urban Forestry Board (UFB)
• Heritage Tree FAQ
• Heritage Tree Ordinance
• Heritage Tree Ordinance Amendment
• City Code (Chapter 32, Article II)
• MyMV

All other properties (multi-family over 4 units, commercial, industrial, etc.)

Community Development Department’s Planning Division

500 Castro St., 1^st Floor, Mountain View, CA

(650) 903-6306

• Community Development Department's Planning Division Webpage
• Submittal Requirements as Part of a Development Application